Thomas L. Bailey Jr.

Thomas L. Bailey, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, after a long battle with the complications of Alzheimer's. He was born on August 22, 1946, in Danville, Virginia to Thomas L. and Helen S. Bailey.
Tom was devoted to his loving wife of 53 years, Donna and his "favorite" son, Christopher. He spent much of his life pursuing education, serving his country, and helping others.
He graduated from George Washington High School and completed two years at the Virginia Tech extension in Danville, Virginia. He then graduated from Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia with a degree in Business and Public Administration. While at Virginia Tech, he served as editor of the student newspaper. Later in life he completed the Paralegal Certificate Program at Columbus State Community College and the Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certificate Program at Capital University Law School.
Tom served 22 years in the Virginia National Guard and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in the Judge Advocate General Corp.
After completing college, Tom worked as a Research Analyst at the Virginia Employment Commission in Richmond, Virginia and in the Accounting Systems/Information Technology Group at ITT in Roanoke, Virginia. He then became an IT Manager for Accounting Systems at American Electric Power in Roanoke, Virginia and in Columbus, Ohio.
After retiring from AEP, Tom provided paralegal services for a law firm and worked as an independent contractor completing mediations for the Franklin County and Delaware County Courts.
Tom enjoyed helping others and held several volunteer jobs at his church and local food pantries. His favorite activity was participating in the Silvertones choral group at the Westerville Senior Center. He was an occasional, not so good, golfer and an avid Virginia Tech sports fan.
Tom will be remembered and greatly missed by his family and friends.
A private service of interment will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church, Worthington, Ohio.
Donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (https://warmwesterville.org/donate), the Music Fund at St. John's Episcopal Church (by check to 700 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085 with note in memo line indicating Memory of Tom Bailey and Music Fund), or a special charity of your choice.