William "Bill"-Bailey-Obituary

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William "Bill" Sykes Bailey

Portage, Indiana

Mar 9, 1953 – May 7, 2023

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BORN
March 9, 1953
DIED
May 7, 2023
LOCATION
Portage, Indiana
CHARITY
Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage Obituary

William Sykes “Bill” Bailey, 70, of Ogden Dunes, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7th, 2023.  He was born in Gary and grew up in Ogden Dunes where he lived and raised his family.  Bill graduated from Portage High School, attended college at DePauw and graduated from the University of...

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Dear Debbie and Family, it is with great sadness to hear about Bill passing. I so enjoyed working with you both at Orak. He was an inspiration to all he came in contact with. God blessed the world with his beautiful soul and his amazing spirit. Pour sincerest condolences to you during this difficult time. He was a one of a kind and will be remembered forever. Dea McNew

Was so very sorry to hear of Bills passing. Such a sweet man. Enjoyed working on plays with Bill through PHS drama club. Sending my condolences to his family and those who loved him.

We are sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed meeting you with Calvin and Hobbs walking thru the dunes.

Illustrious Bailey, as "The Almighty" lay you down to sleep resting from all your labors, I know you're raised in Heaven at that time to begin your Faithful Angelic Praise. All your strengths have now increased & your Voice has the Power of Thunder in The Heavenly Choir. Now, Sing Like King David did..."With All Your Might !!"

When I DJd last year's OG/AR Seminar parties in Tampa, Bill wheeled me down to my car in my wheelchair and helped load it into my car. How many other people can say the Imperial Potentate did this for them? He will be missed, RIP

Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees

Brother Bill was a kind, generous, caring man whom I had th pleasure to know through the Red Cross of Constantine. I still have and continue to distribute the socks that Debby sold for thesupport of the Shriner's Hospital. His and Debby's excitement for the ground breaking spinal distraction technique to correct spinal deformities is inspiring. Bill's service marks him among the community. Though he will be missed, he will always be remembered. Cami and I have planted trees in his...

So saddened to hear of Bill´s passing. I always enjoyed hearing him speak at Shrine meetings and his dedication to our great fraternity provided so many smiles and inspiration. He will certainly be missed but never forgotten as many of us who knew or met him are proud to call him our brother.

Bill you will be greatly missed. I will never forget your amazing, positive attitude around the office.