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BORN
1933
DIED
2013
Jim Bailey Obituary
1933 - 2013
Jim C. Bailey (Born March 24, 1933), loving husband, adoring father, proud grandfather, trustworthy friend, and long-time Escambia County School Board member and community leader, moved to Heaven on March 19, 2013. Jim was married to the love of his life, Patsy McClellan Bailey, for 53 years. Together, they raised 2 daughters.
Jim retired from Monsanto Corporation after 31 years. He was elected and served as the Escambia County School Board District 1 Representative for 22 years, serving as Chairman or Vice-Chairman for 13 of those years. Jim's dedication to the students of Escambia County earned him the honor of a Resolution on the floor of the Florida State Senate, the honor of being recognized by the Florida School Board Association for Outstanding Boardsmanship, the dedication of Jim C. Bailey Park at Hellen Caro Elementary School, and a school named in his honor, Jim C. Bailey Middle School.
Jim's retirement years were full and active, enjoying many fun-filled days with Pat, and many precious hours with his children and grandchildren. He leaves a lifetime of memories to his loving wife, Pat, daughters, Jamie (A.J.) Dufurrena and Jena (Matt) Stucky, grandchildren, Jimmy Bailey Dufurrena, Joshua Dufurrena, Anna Stucky, Claire Stucky, and Adrian Stucky.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., both at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Jamie Bailey Dufurrena will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers are Lynwood Kent, Wayne Watson, Louis F. Ray, Esq., Seldon Pierce, and Jimmy Bailey Dufurrena. No graveside services will be held. Flowers are welcome.
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March 25, 2013
Thomas Dyess Sr. Jim was a fine man.
Eunice Brisch
March 25, 2013
Dear Jena and Family,
We are so sorry about your Dad's passing. You can take joy in knowing what a kind, loving,giving, man he was. You all truely have been blessed by your this Godly man. We all honored to have known him and are so sorry we wern't there. Thursday I had knee surgery and could not drive. Mr. "B" is 92 now and can not drive. Karen lives with us. Battling Cancer and uses a wheelchair. (doesn't drive eiteher.)
We have all loved each and every one of you. God Bless you all.
Ed Stanford, Jr
March 24, 2013
On behalf of my father, Ed Stanford, Sr., his wife Cookie and myself, I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Dad served for 12 years with Mr. Bailey on the school board and they had a friendship based on mutual respect and a commitment to do what is right for the children of Escambia County. We will certainly miss him.
Judy & Jerry Gentry
March 24, 2013
Ms. Pat & family - Jamie, A.J. & Boys
Having worked with the School District for so long I felt I knew your Dad on a personal basis, then meeting him and your Mom at your house was great. Words can never be easily said or enough said but our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
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Brenda Bozeman
March 23, 2013
Pat Im so sorry to hear about Jim passing. I didnt know that you and he had been married almost as long as we have. I know you will miss him,my prayers are for you and the girls.
March 23, 2013
Jamie and Jena,
My first memory of your dad was as a supportive parent at Warrington Middle School when you girls went there. It was so wonderful to have parents who cared, and both of your parents were involved with the school and the teachers. You are all in my prayers. He was a fine man. Patty Casey Northup
March 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Laurie (Rippstein) Young
Evelyn (Helton) Eaves
March 22, 2013
Pat
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I have known ya'll all our lives. I went to school with Jim and lived around the corner until 4yrs. ago. Jim always had a smile When I Come back to visit I will miss him being in the yard to wave and smile when I blow my horn. He
is going to be missed.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and family
Mary Smith
March 22, 2013
We loved Mr Bailey. He was always friendly and kind when he visited the school I worked at years ago. He always had a smile. We were blessed by his service to our schools.
Lynnwood and Traci Kent
March 22, 2013
Pat, Jaimie and Jena,
Escambia County has truly lost a great man and a great leader Tuesday. Jim's accomplishments during his years on the School Board are too many to list, but we know the students of Escambia County are better off thanks to his contributions and efforts. Jim was a true and loyal friend who was always there when you needed him, no matter what. He has been an important part of our our lives and Alex and Tori's. We will miss him calling the house - asking "is the Big Guy there?". We'll miss him every day.
Dixie (Jones) Del Aguila
March 21, 2013
I graduated from PHS with Jim and shared many classes with him. Have enjoyed him & Pat at our Reunions and he will be sorely missed. He was a kind & loving person. My prayers are with Pat & the family.
Joyce Knowles-Witham
March 21, 2013
Pat and girls, please know that this was one loved man. I have known Jimmy since first grade, when I got on his Aunt Ruby's school bus on the way to Brentwood Elementary. He was loved back then also. Jimmy achieved what most dreamed. RIP Dear Friend. God Bless.
Gary and Carissa Bergosh
March 21, 2013
Dear Pat, Jamie and Jena,
Jim was a great man who is sorely missed. He willingly sought to help our community and was successful in doing so. Carissa fondly remembers being a student teacher for Jena at Bellview Elementary School. Jim was great mentor for Gary and Carissa on School Board issues. Our prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow, but take comfort knowing Jim lived a full, good and honorable life. May God Bless and keep you.
Angela Karalekas
March 21, 2013
What a special man! I remember him walking Joshua into class each morning and then waving goodbye and saying " have a blessed day". His smile was such a comfort and although I did not know him well, I could feel God's love through him. That memory is a gift that I treasure. God be with your family. With Love, Angie and Family
Angela Karalekas
March 21, 2013
What a special man! I remember him walking Joshua into class each morning and then waving goodbye and saying " have a blessed day". His smile was such a comfort and although I did not know him well, I could feel God's love through him. That memory is a gift that I treasure. God be with your family. With Love, Angie and Family
March 21, 2013
my thoughts and love is with uncle jimmy and his family Lloyd c Bailey an daughter Ashley Lynn Bailey
Larry & Diana Fordham
March 21, 2013
On behalf of Youth Awareness, Inc., our staff and board of directors send our deepest sympathy to the Bailey Family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jim Bailey, our friend. Jim Bailey will be remembered as a great community leader and school board member.
RIP Jim Bailey, you will be missed.
dot mccarty
March 21, 2013
pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
DOT MCCARTY
March 21, 2013
my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Jack Waldroup
March 21, 2013
May God bless the family in their time of sorrow.
Jack w. Waldroup, III Family
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