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Robert Bailey Obituary
July 9, 1931 - October 14, 2021
Macon, Georgia - Robert Wade Bailey Jr., age 90, of Macon, GA, passed away October 14, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 16, 2021, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church at 2:00PM. The Service will be officiated by Rev. Creede Hinshaw with Rev. Sam Lamback delivering the eulogy. The family will greet friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery on Monday.
Mr. Bailey was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Robert Wade Bailey Sr., and Sadie Kathleen Wilson Bailey. He graduated from Georgia Tech in the Class of 1954 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He worked at DuPont for 14 years and retired from Robins Air Force Base. Mr. Bailey enjoyed participating in twenty productions in middle Georgia theaters in Warner Robins, Perry, and Macon. He was involved with Walk to Emmaus and Kairos prison ministry. Mr. Bailey was a member of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church and was a teacher and member of Joy Sunday School Class. He was active with the Friends of the Library for over a decade. He was known by all as an accomplished whistler.
Mr. Bailey is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Alyce Reeves Bailey; daughters; Ellen B. Harrison (Bill) and Nancy B. Higgins (Lee); his sister, Nancy B.Watkins: five granddaughters and one grandson; and five great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.snowsmacon.com to express your condolences or share fond memories. Snow's Memorial Chapel, 746 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201 has charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Bob's honor to the following organizations: Outreach at Mulberry Street UMC, Macon Little Theatre, Friends of the Library.
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Norman Woodward
September 11, 2023
He became my mentor 40 years ago in not just our chosen profession of nondestructive testing, but in being a public servant, and thoughtful husband and father. I still smile when I remember his Jerry Clower routines, as well as his handling of vendors who would try to sell snake oil to the government. I am so glad that I was able to visit him just a year or two before his passing; he will be missed.
Lynn McMullen
November 3, 2021
Dear Alyce and family, We were so sorry to have read just yesterday of Bob's passing. You both worked so hard at Friends of the Library and it just has not been as much fun without you. We will certainly miss Bob's occasional whistled tune though we are looking forward to seeing him again when we take possession of our Heavenly home. Lynn and Cara McMullen
Frances Worrall
October 30, 2021
Dear Alyce, Ellen & Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was such a friendly and outgoing person and meant so much to the Perry United Methodist Church. We have missed you throughout the years. May God bless you and give you comfort.
Love,
Frances & Fran
Barbara Stuart
October 17, 2021
To Ellen and Nancy and families,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times. May your wonderful memories give you peace and comfort. Take care, Barbara Dick Stuart
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