Donald Bailey Obituary
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The family will receive guest from 10:30am until time of celebration of life service at 12pm, Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Newell Chapel, 83313 M-51, Decatur. Interment will be held privately. Light luncheon to follow at the VFW Post #6248 in Decatur; all are welcome. Those wishing to leave a condolence for the family may do so at www.newellchapel.com.
Don will be remembered fondly for his incredible work ethic. Whether it was setting die casts or re-building classic cars, he was always busy with some project or another around the house or simply helping his family. He remained extremely active, up until illness took hold several months ago.
Don will be missed dearly by his wife of 65 years, Patricia (Sandberg) Bailey, whom he married on August 27, 1960 in Kalamazoo; his children, Donald (Donna) Bailey, Kimberly (Kenneth Holland) Sabo-Holland, and Stacy Johnson; his grandchildren, Samantha Johnson, Matthew (Tonya) Johnson, Cory Sabo, Cynthia (Justin) Triestram, Brad Johnson, Kyle (Anna) Bailey, Nicole (Destin) Koppers, Jason Bailey, Emilee (Justin) Wood, Rachel (Kameron) Stortz, and Jacob Bailey; 21 great grandchildren; and his sister, Linda (the late Jerry) Curtis.
He is preceded in death by his son, Gregory Bailey; his grandson, Shane Bailey; his siblings, David Bailey, Marian Strand, Sandy Rouse, and Dennis Bailey; and his parents.
Service Details
Memorial Gathering
When October 25th, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm
Where Newell Chapel
Address 83313 M-51
Decatur, Michigan 49045
Service
When October 25th, 2025 12:00pm
Where Newell Chapel
Address 83313 M-51
Decatur, Michigan 49045
Reception
Where Decatur VFW Post 6248
Address 560 N Phelps St.
DECATUR, MI
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