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BAILEY SR.
ITHACA - Evans William Bailey Sr., also known as the Mayor of Cleveland Ave., age 86 of Ithaca, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, died Saturday, October 20, 2007, at Cayuga Medical Center. Mr. Bailey was born April 2, 1921 in Carters Creek, Tennessee, a son of the late Tyree and Emma Bailey. Recently, he celebrated 60 years of marriage with Viola O'Daniels Bailey.
As a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, he will always be remembered for his ability to recall war stories. Prior to his retirement in 1985, he was a master machinist at Borg Warner, a member of the 25 Year Club and a member of the Automotive Local Union 1607; American Legion Post 1695; St. James AME Zion Church and a member of the Steward Board; Henry Highland Garnett Lodge #40. He was an avid gardener who grew beautiful roses. Mr. Bailey was the recipient of the 1996 Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Good Neighbor Annual Award.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Bailey; two daughters, Janet Bailey Cauthen and Kathy Bailey Milton; eight grandchildren, Jerome Prescott, James Bailey, Samuel "Mel" Cauthen, Jessica Scott, Unique L. LeFlore, Brandon, Lois and Ryan Watts; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Hardison; a niece and a nephew.
Mr. Bailey is predeceased by his son, Evans "Sonny" William Bailey Jr.; a sister, Ellen Smith and a brother, Clarence Bailey; a grandchild, Tanisha Brooks; a stepdaughter, Alma Jean Cole.
Friends and family may call Saturday, October 27, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. until time of 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service at St. James AME Zion, 116 Cleveland Ave., Ithaca. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Ithaca. If desired, memorials may be made to St. James AME Zion Church or to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Evans Bailey
Phil White
November 16, 2007
And now you will receive your daughter to you, comfort her...
Elaine Cooper-Barnwell
November 15, 2007
Bailey family,
I am sorry for your loss. How well I remember the "Mayor" of Cleveland Avenue from my childhood. The stories he used to tell, telling us to behave when we were outside playing. I also remember that home made wine that he gave my parents. He will be sorely missed.
tkeya@family
November 11, 2007
i will miss mowing mr.Bailey's yard.he was a great man sorry for your lost.
larry newby
October 26, 2007
so sorry to here about your loss the mayor will surely be missed love to all larry newby
Doug Shire
October 25, 2007
Our condolences to Viola and the extended Bailey family. Mr Bailey was one of the nicest neighbors you could ever ask for, and we will miss him as you do. I will never forget his beautiful gardens that he tended so lovingly.
Sincerely, Doug Shire and Sandy Wold
AL C.&Mamie Lloyd
October 25, 2007
Teak,Jan and family, we were very sorry to learn of Bailey,s passing.He will always be rembered and share a place in our hearts.
Hugh Hall
October 24, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Mr Evans Williams Bailey Sr. He will be surely missed by us down here on earth but God will have a true Angle working for him.
Holly Small
October 24, 2007
Mr. Bailey was one of the nicest person i knew,He will be missed,May god continue to give his wife and family strength.God Bless
Brenda Bailor-Hampton
October 24, 2007
May the Lord be with you in your time of grief, A good man is now at rest. All the memories he left behind will mark his presence to those who loved and cared so much for him. My prayers are with you. May you lift you head in glory and praise the lord that he is now free.
Lakilia Ahmed
October 23, 2007
Mr. Bailey is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Knowledgable, friendly, handsome...a triple threat. God bless him. Lakilia Ahmed (Benson's daughter)
LORI JACOBS
October 23, 2007
UNIQUE, WE ARE ALL THINKING ABOUT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS, WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARED AND LOVED YOUR GRANDFATHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Devora Johnson
October 23, 2007
May God wrap his arms around the entire family in your time of sorrow. Mr. Bailey will be truly missed by everyone that knew him. A True Gentlemen, and I loved his stories. I cannot be there, but I send my love to all of you. Remember the good times, always.
Love and God's Blessings.
Ethel Johnson
October 23, 2007
I would like express my deep condolences to the Bailey family. I have known Mr. Bailey all of my life, his presence will be greatly missed in the Southside community.
Davena Taft (Lewis)
October 23, 2007
you will be greatly missed, I remember me and Tanisha going to her grandparents house all the time to get snacks........Mr. Bailey would be doing something with his car, he always kept the nicest car on the Ave. Your family is in our prayers!! We Love You!
Christine Christian
October 23, 2007
To this family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. God is a very present help in our times of trouble.
Anna Robbins
October 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anna Robbins
October 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
cassandra howard
October 23, 2007
mr bailey was like a grandfather to me i have know him and his family for many years. i will miss him dearly.
Pastor Calvin Christian
October 23, 2007
The Christian Family
Express their sympathy and prayers to the family.
Mr Bailey have left a mark in this community that will never die.
Brenda Greenridge (Smith)
October 23, 2007
Cleveland Ave won't be the same. I grew up across the street at 206 from Mr.Bailey and I remember the beutiful garden in the front of the house. My prayers are with Ms. Teet and the rest of the family. Know that God is with you in your time of need and that Mr. Bailey is in a better place.
Butch Wyllie
October 23, 2007
Mr. Bailey was one of my And my fathers favorite customers. A very respected man who always had time for a chat. I remember my dad and Evans having a good laugh and talking about the past.
My condolence to the family.
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