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David Bailey Obituary

David Bailey -ROBERTA - Funeral services for David R. Bailey, 56, of Roberta, will be held on Wednesday at 4P.M. at Crawford County Board of Education Auditorium. Burial will follow in Roberta City Cemetery with full military rites. Mr. Bailey died at his home Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. After eleven years in public education, he had recently retired because of his illness. David was a helicopter pilot and gave twenty years of services in the United States Army stationed in Vietnam (twice), Korea and Germany. He was an active member of the Lizella United Methodist Church. David was preceded in death by his parents, H.E. and Dollie Bailey. -Survivors include his wife, Pat McAfee Bailey of Roberta; daughters, Jenni and Katy Bailey; brothers, Charles (Jamie) Bailey and Bill (Ethel) Miller and brother-in-law, Rev. Mike (Mildred) McAfee. -In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to the Lizella United Methodist Church and the Methodist Home for Children and Youth. -Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. -Goddard Funeral Home of Roberta has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Feb. 3, 2004.

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Joe and Pat Martel

February 14, 2004

You were a member of one of the many fine familes who lived on Anderson Avenue in Fort Valley. You were then and still credit to our neighborhood.

Cheryl Simmons

February 10, 2004

Dear Pat,

It was with great sadness that I heard of David's death.

I am keeping you and the girls in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl

Rebecca Howell

February 7, 2004

Ms Bailey, I am sorry to hear about Mr Bailey my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Austin

February 4, 2004

My deepest sympathy, Pat and family. He fought a good fight.

Billy Miller

February 4, 2004

Friends and loved ones of David,

Your thoughts and expressions of love are greatly appreciated. The loved ones that were by his side at his death witnessed a brave soldier, who fought a good fight and finished his course.

As they committed his soul to the safe keeping of the gracious and merciful heavenly Father, there was peace in knowing all was well.

He will be missed by all of us.

God bless you all.

Billy

Tammy Hart

February 4, 2004

Pat, Katy, Jenni:

Your father will forever be in my memory and in my heart. He was one of the kindest most gentle men I have ever met. It was an honor and a privilege having known him. What a true gift you were given in such a wonderful husband and father.

Always in my prayers.

Love,

Tammy

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Russ O'Neal

February 4, 2004

With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Bruce Goddard

February 3, 2004

My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. I sincerely wish I could be there for the service but I am out of the state. My prayers are with you. God Bless You All.

Don and Cheryl Daum

February 3, 2004

Our sympathy and prayers are with Mrs. Bailey and family. We especially remember David's willingness to allow our campers use of your swimming pool during our week of camp at Camp Eunice. (Countryside Christian Church)

Donald Clark

February 3, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Pat and the famiy. We will miss him. Be strong. Love CCHS BAND AND DONALD CLARK

Marilyn Cupp

February 3, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Deirdre Copelan

February 3, 2004

I want to send my prayers and condolences to Pat,Jenni, and Katy during this difficult time of your lives. Love, Deirdre Copelan

Allan Carey

February 3, 2004

David was a childhood friend and I will always have fond memories of him on Anderson Avenue. I offer my prayers to his family for strength and peace.

Allan (Bryant) Carey

Danny & Judy Sanders

February 3, 2004

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. God's love will see you through.

Jim Worrall

February 3, 2004

I got to know David well when we both served on various committees in the Georgia Municipal Association and together in the Middle Georgia RDC, where he served as a member of the board. His dedication to the task at hand was unsurpassed. He and I have both fought the same form of cancer. I am saddened to learn that he lost the biggest battle of his life. He was a man of extreme courage and all who knew him admired him. May God be with the family at this difficult time.

Carolyn Westberry

February 3, 2004

My prayers are with Patsy and the girls. David was a true soldier right to the end. He will be missed by all.

Goddard Funeral Home

February 3, 2004

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