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Ernest Bailey Obituary
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BAILEY JR., Mr. Ernest born September 18, 1933 to the union of the late Ernest Sr. and Lamar Bailey in Lilburn, GA entered his eternity on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. He was a devoted member of The Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 30 years, where he served on the Usher Board, a veteran of the US Army and retired from government service after 30 year s service. Also preceding him in death is (1) grandson, Brent Ingram and (1) great granddaughter, Russia. He continues life through his (4) sons, Ernest, III, Brent, Roger and Todd Bailey; (1) daughter. Jamilla Bailey; sister-in-law, Juan Cowan; brothers-in-law, Ramon Robinson, Roy Cowan, S. Bertram Robinson, S. Bertrand Robinson; brothers, John Dearing, Ken Harris and Fred Williams; special sister, Corrie Grey; (11) grandchildren, D'on, D'onna and Antwain Ingram; LeKeisha (Bailey) Minor, Ernest, IV, Clinton, Eric, Todd, Jr., TreVaughn, Erinn and Taryn Bailey; (10) great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Funeral Service 1:00p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at The Tabernacle Baptist Church, 380 South Broadway St., with Rev. Dr. Ernest E. Graves, officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment, Dayton National Cemetery. Services entrusted to THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 SALEM AVE., TROTWOOD, OH. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Bailey
Sonia C. Jackson
January 28, 2011
To the Bailey Family & Mz. D. Scott Bay:
My condolences & prayers to the entire family as you celebrate this life. He was a good man! May God(Yah) be with you through life's journey from this day forward as Mr. Bailey now rest in perfect peace! I'm so sorry for your lost. Heaven be with you always! Sincerely, Sonia Jackson & daugher, Le Teasha and the Carter Family. Much Love and Peace!
Rinnie Morrow
January 27, 2011
We will always remember the good times over to Aunt Bettys house praying cards and eating good food !!! Oh what a time !Ernie R>I>P.Till we meet on the other side. Love Frank and Polly and Family
carrie
January 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackson&SmithFamily
January 26, 2011
The Bailey Family, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Ernie was a great guy we will miss him ,Hold on to Gods unchaging hand and he will see you through.
January 25, 2011
Todd,Roger,Ernie,Brent and family
Our heart and our thoughts are with you all.May your memories bring you comfort to ease your sorrow during this difficult time WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
The Garrison & Wimberly family
January 25, 2011
To the family, sorry for your loss I waited on Ernie alot of years at Frischs. He was a great and funny person. R.I.P. Ernie, and to the family God is with you all....
EDWARD KEETON
January 25, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
VIVIAN ESTELL
January 25, 2011
PRECIOUS MEMORIES, THAT'S WHAT WE HAVE WHEN OUR LOVE ONES WORK DOWN HERE IS DONE. I'VE KNOWN MR. ERNIE FOR A LONG TIME, WHEN EVER YOU SAW HIM HE ALWAYS HAD THAT SMILE AND WAS ALWAYS A STYLISH DRESSER. HE HAD THAT PRIDE IN HIS STRIDE.
A FRIEND AND DESC CO-WORKER RETIREE
Tiffany Sneed Thornton
January 25, 2011
Jamilla and family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Just know that Mr.Bailey is in a better place where there is no more pain. may God wrap his arms around your family at this time. My prayers are with you.
(TWC)
Alesia Simon
January 25, 2011
Ernie was my supervisor at DESC when I was a Co-Op student. He made work fun for the students that worked for him and Mrs Kelly. I will always remember what a funny and sweet person he was.
January 24, 2011
Todd, Roger, Ernie, Brent and family
Our prayers are with you in your time of need. Please know that God is only a prayer away. Todd as long as we've know each other you know my family is here for you. Keith and I will surely keep you all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. God bless.
Keith & Cheryl DeVaughn
Rita Casson
January 24, 2011
May you have wonderful memories of joyful times together of a life well lived. To all of Ernie's family you have my deepest sympathy,he was a good friend and co-worker.
Julia Joseph
January 23, 2011
I knew Ernie from when we worked at DESC together. He was a dear person.
Colleen Harrigan Staver
January 23, 2011
Ernie was a great friend and co-worker, he will be greatly missed. To all of Ernie's family you have my deepest sympathy, he was a wonderful person.
The Tillmans
January 23, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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