Bryan Scott Bailey

Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Scott Bailey (Ret.), a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 69 in Bradenton, Florida, of natural causes.

The son of James Bailey and Mary Middleton, Scott (as he was affectionately known) grew up in Carlisle, Ohio. He was born on January 19, 1957, at Middletown Hospital and graduated from Carlisle High School before enlisting in the United States Army. He served a distinguished military career and retired in 1994. Following his military service, Scott worked as an HVAC technician and also served as a part-time officer with the Franklin Police Department.

Scott loved life, his family, and outdoors, especially fishing. He lived life on the edge for as long as he could, until God called him home. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and devotion to family. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the many others whose lives he touched. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived and for the profound impact it had on those who knew him.

During his Army career, Scott attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. He proudly served with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). He also served as a drill instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, a role he valued greatly.

Scott was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Orville Middleton; his son, Bryan Michael Bailey; and his brother, James H. Bailey Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda Sue Bailey; his children, Alicia Bailey and fiancé Pete Wilson, and Eric Bailey and his partner Jessica; and his stepdaughters, Monica Mower, Denise Jaeger and husband Rex, Amy Michalares and husband Neil, and Alissa Werner. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Scott is further survived by his father, James H. Bailey Sr.; his brothers, Dennis Bailey and wife Andrea, and Orville Middleton and wife Cathy; and his sister-in-law, Anna Bailey, wife of his late brother Jim.

Scott's kindness, laughter, and unwavering love will be cherished forever by all who knew him.

A service honoring the life of Scott Bailey will be held in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio. Military honors will be rendered in recognition of his faithful and honorable service to the United States Army. Family and friends may visit from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 6850 Roosevelt Avenue, Middletown, OH 45005. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on the following Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM. He will be laid to rest at Butler County Memorial Park.