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Joshua Bailey Obituary
Josh was born on January 3, 1988 and entrusted to the loving care of his parents, Steve and Julie Jarrell Bailey, when they adopted him in 1996. Josh will always be remembered by family and friends for being a gentle, caring person who had a winning smile, a great sense of humor, and lots of energy. He loved to fish, play golf, go whitewater rafting and listen to country music.
In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his younger brothers, Jacob and Isaac, of Chapel Hill; his adopted sister, Lorna Jarrell Barkan of Philadelphia, PA; and his maternal grandparents, B.F. and June Jarrell of Umatilla, FL. Josh is also survived by many loving aunts and uncles, Marty Jarrell, Sue Jarrell and Sherry Kinlaw of Durham, Mary Jarrell of Eustis, FL, Mark Jarrell of Lake Worth, FL, Jack and Sherry Jarrell of Port Orange, FL, Julian and Gloria Bailey Preston of Chapel Hill, Jay and Karen Bailey Lilly of Beckley, WV, Gary and Debbie Bailey Pritt of Prosperity, WV. Josh will also be missed by his many great aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Gladys Bailey and his maternal uncle, Stephen Craig Jarrell.
A service in celebration of Josh's life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 2:00 p.m. at Orange United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1220 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. Pastor D. Ray Warren will officiate. Friends may visit with the Bailey family immediately following the conclusion of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Josh's name may be made to the Mental Health Association in Orange County, 302 West Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC 27510. Please include "Josh Bailey Memorial" on the memo line of your check.
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Arrangements are entrusted to Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. 1113 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, 919-688-6387.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Bailey
Chelsea Slegal
October 8, 2008
I was shocked to hear this happening. I was at work and I remember reading the newspaper and seeing that Josh was missing.
I didn't get to know Josh very well but he was I very open spirited boy.
I give Josh's parents my prayers and hope to god they know Josh is always there in their hearts
West Bailey
October 6, 2008
I know that its hard to loose someone so close to you, I myself have lost many in my life and sadly Josh has become one of them. All that I can offer is my prayers and best wishes I really do hoper all goes well. Josh was someone that was very close to me and someone that shaired many things with me. His love for music all the was to his love for life.
best wishes,
West M. Bailey
Kali Gleason
September 24, 2008
Dear Steve and Julie,
My heart goes out to you and the rest of you're wonderful family. I am so heart broken...I loved Josh so much. He was one of my best friends in High School and one of the most caring, funny, loving, and amazing people i have ever known. He will never be forgotten, those beautiful smiling eyes, warm hugs, and heartfelt laughs will live on in my memory forever.
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
- Kali Gleason
Sharon Martin
September 22, 2008
Steve, Julie, Isaac, & Jacob
I just heard the news about Josh and wanted to express my sympathies for you and your family during this time of sudden loss.
Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Josh, I will always carry fond memories of Jacob (especially) and Isaac in my heart!
May God shower you with grace and mercy during this difficult time...
Sharon Martin
Eliada Homes, Inc.
ROBIN SHERIDAN(ELLISON)
September 22, 2008
JULIA, STEVE AND SONS-
I CANNOT IMAGINE THE SORROW THAT YOU FEEL INSIDE-I AM SO SORRY THIS HAPPENED TO YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU FOREVER-
Lil Snee
September 19, 2008
Dear Julie and Steve,
My heart aches for you and your loved ones. I understand your anguish and pain, as homicide senselessly claimed the life of my first-born son on 7-17-08.
May your faith and the love and support from family and friends sustain you. God will bless you with courage and strength to face the days ahead. Fill your heart and mind daily with wonderful memories of your son, and he will be with you always here on earth until you join him in eternal life. My prayers are with you. You are not alone...
.
Lil Snee
September 19, 2008
Dear Julie and Steve,
My heart aches for you and your loved ones. I understand your anguish and pain, as life was senselessly taken from my first-born son on 7-17-08.
May your faith and the love and support from family and friends sustain you. God will bless you with courage and strength to face the days ahead. Fill your heart and mind daily with wonderful memories of your son and he will be with you always here on earth until you join him in eternal life. My prayers are with you.
.
ELLEN ROSEMAN
September 19, 2008
Dear Julie & Steve,
As an adoptive parent of 3 children in their twenties, my heart goes out to you over the sudden loss of Josh. I was stunned when I heard the news from another AAC board member. Words seem inadequate to say how very sorry I am and wish there was some way to lift your pain and anguish over his unexpected death. My hope is that you are able to find comfort with friends and family members and to eventually begin the healing process able to give thanks such a wonderful young man graced your life for the time allotted. My thoughts and pryers are with you daily.
Ellen Roseman
Brenda Mulholland
September 19, 2008
Just to let you know you have the prayers of friends of your extended family. (I'm a friend of Mary's.) You are in my thoughts and I pray that God will comfort you.
Barbara & Tunney Jarrell
September 18, 2008
Dear Julie & Steve:
We know Josh was so loved by you and your family. We had such a nice visit with him at our last reunion. He was such a neat kid and a delight to talk to with a great personality. Just know that you are in our prayers.
Roberta MacDonald
September 18, 2008
Julie and Steve
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and that I am always here if you need someone to talk to.
Mark Sullivan
September 18, 2008
Dear Julie and Steve,
I am so sorry that Josh was taken from you. You gave him the gift of 12 years of unconditional love and support, helping him to develop into a caring young man. Josh was a good guy and he will be missed by many. The two of you inspire us all.
Laura Gibowski
September 18, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pat Jarrell
September 18, 2008
Dear Julie, Steve, Isaac and Jacob,
Josh will always be a bright light, a beacon, to cancel out the darkness. The darkness cannot and will not ever prevail against the light. God Bless you all and may God's love for you and Josh guide you like a beacon through this time. I love you,
yf cuz Pat
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