Martin C. Bailey
1947-2017
Age 70, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2017 of cardiac arrest. Martin was born in Orange County, Ca. and grew up in Houston. He was in the lst graduating class at Robert E. Lee High School -1965 and has served on the Board of the Lee Alumni Association and as President in 2014. He attended Texas Tech then graduated from the University of Houston. Martin was very proud of his military service first serving in the Marine Corp and then in the Coast Guard Reserve until retirement. He began his career in Finance/Credit for Rice Food Market, Sakowitz and Neiman Marcus, however most of his career was as a Financial Advisor with various brokerage firms and finally with LPL Financial Services the last 18 years. A strong believer in community service, he served as President of the Ventura Pier Rotary Club and as CFO for Goodwill while living in Ventura, Ca. He was a past President for the Galleria Rotary Club 2012-2014 and as Assistant Governor 2012-2014. Martin loved to tell a great story, had an infectious laugh and enjoyed fixing a great meal with good wine. He was guided by his strong faith in God and service before self.
He is survived by his wife Ginger (Virginia) Roberts-Bailey, daughter Dashelle Hobert and grandson Zachary Hobert, step-son Travis Tedrow (Stormy), and Teagan and Taylor Tedrow and dear friends Carla and Trey Shanklin.
Donations can be made to Citizens for Animal Protection or Be An Angel . A Memorial Service is planned for Monday, December 4th at 11:00 at Grace Presbyterian Church ( Beltway 8 & Ella Lee ) in the Chapel following with reception in the fellowship hall.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 3, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Bailey

11 Entries

Martin and wife Ginger in 2007 before marriage

David Lubeski

April 13, 2019

Martin and daughter Dashelle

David Lubeski

April 13, 2019

Martin and his "brothers" David and Dan in California in the late 90s

David Lubeski

April 13, 2019

Martin doing radio interview with daughter Dashelle at his homecoming form the Marines

David Lubeski

April 13, 2019

Martin C. Bailey

David Lubeski

April 13, 2019

December 28, 2017

Our heart felt condolences to the Bailey family. I am sadened by this news and hope you find comfort in knowing that "Martin" touched so many.

Mark Marz - Colonail Brass

I wanted to take a moment to share a story with you all..
Several months ago, shortly after the Harvey storm, we received a call from a gentleman in the memorial area who had been flooded with 5 feet of water in his house and wanted to have restoration of his metal goods done. Adam and I went to meet and pick up the various items from his home the following morning. This was our very first pickup from a flooded house and we were both taken back by the amount of damage and very large mounds of debris in front of every house in the neighborhood.

We meet with Mr. Martin Bailey, a very polite yet commanding gentleman and could see in his eyes the sheer magnitude of the overwhelming sadness from what had happened to a house he has worked very hard to make into a home. Right away, Mr. Bailey scolded me for showing the respect I was taught to show my peers by my father. As I have heard so many times before, My father was Mr. Bailey, my name is Martin! Please call me Martin! I slipped a few times and called him Mr. Bailey and was promptly reminded, call me Martin! Martin shared his story of being in the military, which I could tell he was very proud of. My father being also in the military, I saw a lot of Dad in Martin and knew right away I wanted to go above and beyond for this man.

Upon finishing up the loading all of the items Martin wanted restored, I was sitting in my truck writing out the invoice to leave with him when I noticed an old lantern sitting in the front floor board that Adam had salvaged from the debris pile in front of Martin's home. I immediately reminded Adam that it was not right to Pick from the debris piles.. Adam right away said Oh I know, but I want to restore this old lantern and give it back to Mr. Martin. This idea Adam had hit me right away as a great idea, so I quickly fabricated a plan. Speaking with Martin about the costs associated with the work we were taking back to the shop and going over the invoice with him, I said in closing, Martin, I just want to let you know, with all that has happened, there will be a light at the end of all of this I know he had no idea what I was speaking about, yet He was very appreciative and thanked us repeatedly for taking the time to come out and pick up his treasured items. Really it was our pleasure to be of service to him!

We were called about a week later, Martin had asked me to retrieve a few more items he had located and wanted to add to the list of items we were working on for him. With Adam having finished up on the little lantern, I sat down and wrote a note to accompany the lantern. I can't recall the exact words but went something like this
Mr. Bailey, when we meet last week to pick up your damaged items and we were going over the invoice, do you remember I told you that there was a light at the end of this tunnel? Well, we found this little lantern in your garbage pile last week. We have restored it for you and want this lantern to represent That light at the end of the tunnel! Although you have lost so much, just know that there is a light to guide you in this trying time.

I did not know at the time, just how profound this small gesture of goodwill would effect Martin. He called in and spoke to Edward on the phone, sobbing in gratification. He shared the story of the lantern with Ed. This little lantern was one of his treasures left by his father and Martin had no idea that it had been thrown away. What it meant to him and the fact that Adams quick decision to salvage it was one of great relief for Martin.

As we later found out, Martin had been sharing this story with everyone he crossed paths with and we feel very proud to be a part of his story

Fun at Martin's 60th

Wendy Korman

December 6, 2017

Dear Ginger and family - my heart is broken for you and the loss of Martin. He was such fun, playing golf, enjoying wonderful restaurants and laughing with him at parties. He will be sorely missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Wendy & Tommy Korman

December 4, 2017

Thinking of you and praying you peace and comfort as you remember happy moments. Psalm 121:1,2

December 4, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength to endure this time of sorrow by drawing close to God who gives support to those who rely on Him. Psalms 145: 14, 18

December 3, 2017

May the God of all comfort sustain you in this time of need. May you find peace and comfort through the scriptures, prayer and family. Roman 15:5

Belinda Kaylani

December 2, 2017

Dear Ginger and family,
Expressing my deepest sympathies, condolences over the loss of Martin. Personally, shocked and sad as he was a great Rotary colleague, friend. Some characters are an original, Martin is one.

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