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Clarence Bailey Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Dr. Clarence Bailey
Start: 2022-02-26T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Duke Memorial Methodist Church

Dr. Clarence Bailey, Jr.
August 6, 1932 - January 31, 2022
Durham, North Carolina - Dr. Clarence Almon Bailey, Jr (89) of Durham, NC passed away on January 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Selma, NC on August 6, 1932, to Clarence and Lois Bailey.
Clarence graduated from Selma High School in 1950 and completed his Bachelor of Science at Duke University in 1954. He received a medical degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957. He completed an internship at the Medical College of Virginia and served as a pediatric resident at the University of Florida and Duke University. In addition, Clarence was board certified in Allergy and Immunology. He served as a captain in the US Air Force at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska for 3 years.
In 1964, Clarence began his private pediatric practice in Durham, NC joining doctors McBryde and Webb. After 40 years of practice he retired in 2004 beloved by his patients, families and peers.
His greatest joys in life were family, church and sports. His favorite tradition was spending summers with family at Fripp Island, SC. He was an active and loyal member of Duke Memorial Methodist Church since 1964. He enjoyed many athletic endeavors, including playing baseball, tennis and handball. He was an avid sports fan and was extremely loyal and dedicated to Duke University basketball for over 60 years.
Clarence is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Bailey, and his children, Kim Schell (Bob), Pam Perez (Lou) and Courtney Bailey (Meredith); grandchildren, Anna (Robby), Katie, Tyler, Stephanie, Chris, and Cate; great-grandchildren, Kayden and Bailey. He is predeceased by grandson Michael Schell.
Clarence was known for his kind heart and great sense of humor. He was immensely loved and will be greatly missed
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to: Duke Memorial Methodist Church. Gifts can be completed online at dukememorial.org or mailed to 504 W. Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701. Also donations are welcomed to the charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, February 26th at Duke Memorial Methodist Church followed by a reception.

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Published by The Herald Sun on Feb. 13, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Bailey

6 Entries

Elizabeth B Eubanks

February 19, 2022

Dr. Bailey was the beloved pediatrician of my younger daughter. His kindness was equalled by his expertise, and we were both always so glad to see him. Because I grew up seeing both Drs. Webb and McBryde, Dr. Bailey was my natural choice for my daughter, and my high expectations were surpassed. We trusted him implicitly and will always remember him with great affection.

Holly Best Noble

February 19, 2022

What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind. He was my pediatrician,and so gentle with me as a child. I believe that's why I never really hated going to the doctor as a child. Back then he would even meet my mom at the practice well after hours if I or my brothers was sick. Those days have longed passed. He was a great doctor and man. May you have peace knowing that. Sending love from The Best Family.

Andrea Williams

February 17, 2022

I am sorry to hear of Dr Bailey's passing. Our whole family loved him. My mom ( Beverly Williams) worked for him and of course all 4 of her children always saw Dr Bailey or Dr Webb. I'm 52 yrs old now and my daughter who is 28yrs old always loved having him as our doctor. He was always so kind and caring. He even recognized us as adults when we would run into him. He will be missed by all who knew him and my prayers for his family,

Carole Stone Doll

February 15, 2022

So sorry for your loss! I am 60 years old and still remember how kind and caring Dr. Bailey was. Whenever I went to the pediatrician's office, I was hoping that he'd be my doctor that day. Even though I liked the other doctors, he was my favorite! Praying for Peace and comfort for your family.

Linda Garrett

February 7, 2022

I am so saddened to hear of Dr. Bailey´s passing and extend my deepest sympathy to the family. He was my pediatrician and I am now 55years old. He was also my son´s doctor and he is now 30. He always took such good care of us and always had a kind smile and an easy way about him of making you feel like you were in good hands. Reset assured dear family that he is in good hands now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful person with my family. God bless and be with you always.

Mandy Hill Satterfield

February 5, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. My entire Hill family loved him. He was my Dr from 1964 along with my siblings as they came along. We continued on with him with our children and grandchildren and we were sad when he retired. Dr. Bailey was always there for us. Especially when my brother's son died at 2 1/2. He was always available. My parents Worth and Mary Hill loved, trusted and depended on him.
So many children in Durham grew up with him. We will miss him so much.
Love, Mandy Hill Satterfield, Worth Hill and family.

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