James B. Baily

James B. Baily
James B. Baily, 86, of Breinigsville passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of the late Joyce E. (Trumbauer) Baily for 59 years before she passed away in 2005. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles O. and Anna (Lambert) Baily. He worked as a system technician for Verizon for 37 years retiring in 1983. A veteran of World War II, he served with the Army Air Force, 82nd T.C. Squadron and was the recipient of seven Bronze Stars. He was a member of American Legion Post 0029, Allentown and a life member of V.F.W. Post 9264, Macungie. He was a founding member and officer for 50 years of the former A.B. Bellco Federal Credit Union now the Lehigh Valley Federal Credit Union. He was a volunteer at Lehigh Valley Hospital for more than 20 years and a member of the Allentown M.O.R.A. Club. He was a former volunteer at the Ecumenical Food Bank. He was a volunteer for Operation Christmas Child. He was an active member and volunteer of Jordan United Church of Christ, Allentown. During the summer months, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin and was an active member of the Promised Land Community Church, Greentown. Survivors: Son, Keith and his wife Linda of Whitehall; daughters, Barbara wife of William Kocher of Cetronia, Jane wife of Ronald Landis of Macungie; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Jordan U.C.C., 1837 Church Road, Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the church. Trexler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions to the church, 18104, or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 1247 South Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 200, Allentown, PA 18103 or Samaritans Purse (Operation Christmas Child), P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.