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Richard Bailey Obituary

Richard (Dick) Bailey, 81, went to heaven on September 14, 2013 at his home in Colorado Springs.

Dick was born July 8, 1932 in Miami, Florida to Chester and Rose Bailey. Dick was a loving husband to Hazel Bailey who went to heaven on December 26, 2011. Dick served in the Air Force, and then worked civil service, and ended his career as a realtor. His interests included family, playing cards, going to the auction and was a loyal Broncos fan and enjoyed watching the games with his son.

Dick is survived by his sister Joyce Rohre; his two children, Connie Gallant, Rick Bailey (Susan); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

A memorial service is scheduled for October 19, 2013 at 9AM at Woodmen Road Free Will Baptist Church in Colorado Springs.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 29, 2013.
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