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Jason Bailey Obituary

Jason Michael Bailey Jason Michael Bailey, 38, a corrections coordinator at the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Xenia Bailey. The service will be at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday at Thomasville Road Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Bevis Funeral Home of Tallahassee (850- 385-2193). Memorial contributions may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, Lymphoma/Hodgkins Disease, P.O. Box 550985, Tampa, FL 33655-0985. Born and raised in Palatka, he had lived in Tallahassee for the past 10 years. He earned dual undergraduate degrees in criminology and political science from Florida State University and a master's in criminology from Florida International University. He was working toward his doctorate at Nova University. Jason was a kind and gentle spirit who was loved by all of his friends. He made a great difference in the lives of many people and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Other survivors include his parents, Frank and Dorothy Bailey of Jacksonville; a brother, Frank Bailey Jr. (and wife Margaret) of Jacksonville; and two sisters, Carol Gondek (and husband Gary) of Tampa and Elizabeth Norcott (and husband Randy) of Sarasota.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on May 2, 2006.

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June Finnegan

November 7, 2006

Xenia,
Emma and I think of you and Jason every time we go to dance. You are still so very present in our lives and for that we are thankful. God bless you and know that we are still by your side.

Kathy Geoghagan/Jackson

May 11, 2006

Mr. & Mrs. Bailey, Carol, Liz, and Frank. I was so sorry to hear of Jason's death. Daddy saw the notice in the Palatka paper and told me about it. May God comfort you and Jason's wife during this time of great pain.

Amanda Knox

May 7, 2006

My prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memory of his love for you bring you comfort.

Trust in God, for He knows.

Carol Gondek

May 6, 2006

Simply, there is a hole in our hearts...Xenia, thank you for loving Jason, for always being by his side, for sharing his dreams. You gave him strength; you gave us hope, and we will always cherish you for that.

Antoinette Francis-MIller

May 6, 2006

Xenia and the Bailey Family:

Jason and I graduated in 1985 from Palatka High and I could not have known a more funnier or kinder guy. Jason will be truly missed. May God Bless you and your family.

Liz Norcott

May 5, 2006

I always knew my little brother was special, but I never knew how many lives he touched and how much he was loved by his friends. Reading these entries has given my such great comfort. I love my sister-in-law, Xenia and appreciate what a wonderful wife she was to Jason and friend she is to me. I will always be thankful to her for making him so happy. I know that I will see him again one day. Jason, I love you. Liz

Tance Roberts

May 4, 2006

Jason was one of a kind. Our class reunions will never be the same without him. Jason always made everything so fun and exciting. He will truly be missed.

Joya Phillips

May 4, 2006

Xenia,



I am sincerely sorry to have heard of your loss. I can truly say in the short amount of time I was around you and Jason you were truly meant for each other. You complimented one another. As many have shared he had an infectious personality. After all is said and done please call me if you need me.

Loie Jones

May 4, 2006

Xenia, the love shared by you and Jason is infinitely everlasting and MEMORIES of his wonderful spirit will forever enable you to be strong. Thank you both for being such good and faithful friends to my daughter and all our family.

Jo and Kenny Rose

May 3, 2006

Jason to us is still that funny kid sitting with our sons, Kevin and Randy in the den at our house and keeping us all "in stitches" with his sense of humor. Now he will be young forever. Heaven is lucky to have him and we are lucky to have spent time with him.

Robelto Hector

May 3, 2006

I am happy to have met Jason and Xenia and did enjoy the moments we shared. "Xenia may God shower you with blessings in this time of sorrow'.

Barbara Sherrard

May 3, 2006

Xenia,

Please know you have our deepest sympathy, and are in our prayers. We will be thinkning about you today and tomorrow.

David and Barbara Sherrard

kimberly farmer

May 3, 2006

Xenia,

I can't began to express the sympathy I have for you and your family, during this time of breavement. I can only offer you comfort to help you through this time of sorrow. I only met Jason once during your going away party, but it feels like I known him for awhile through our friend Sandra who spoke highly of him. This is one of his famous quote, that I heard her say, that his used alot. You don't know who you missing with. My prayers are with you and your Family

Patricia SPANN

May 3, 2006

We just meet Jason once,he was good

person with lots of jokes and laughter. Your extended family

L.C. and Pat Spann,Jackson, Ms

(Kevin and Lydia parents)

Ron Koenig

May 3, 2006

Jason blew in the door to the Academy one day like a tornado. He took our corrections program to new heights and with all the pressure he kept his sense of humor and made us laugh. I know I speak for all of us here when I say we will miss him.

Wish I could take some of your pain. God bless

Kin Barber

May 3, 2006

I knew Jason from high school. He’d keep you laughing with the stories he had.

He was a great guy and will be missed by all! Prayers and thought with the family and friends.

evelyn bradburn

May 3, 2006

I only met Jason one time, but that one time made a lasting impression on me. He was a very sincere, funny man and even though I only met him once, he made me feel like we were old friends.

Sandra Williams

May 3, 2006

Xenia,



I know as time passes by you will make it thru this tough time because Jason left behind wonderful friends to look after you and that includes me!

Victoria Coley McRae

May 3, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ada Ray Green

May 2, 2006

Oh how Jason could liven up any room. He had such a way of bringing out laughter and happiness even on the worst of days. He will surely be missed by all who knew him, but no one will be able to forget the happy memories that he leaves with us forever. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Proverbs 3:5-6

Ramona Madhosingh

May 2, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diane Moi

May 2, 2006

Xenia--My heart goes out to you and your family. I only had the pleasure of meeting Jason a couple of times, but he made my husband and I laugh harder than anyone. He was a wonderful man and a great cook. May God bless you and your loved ones at this time.

GLENDA HART

May 2, 2006

JASON WAS ONE OF THE FUNNIEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN. MY FAVORITE STORIES ARE OF HIM, SCOTT, AND ANDY. XENIA, YOU ARE A SPECIAL PERSON AND WE LOVE YOU BOTH DEARLY. GLENDA AND ANDY

Mary Martin

May 2, 2006

Xenia,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jason was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. May God continue to bless you. If you need anything don't hesitate to call me anytime day or night.

Richard Munoz

May 2, 2006

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Jason, may God bless you and thank for being my friend.

Davida Wardell

May 2, 2006

He will be missed. A sweet and cheerful soul.

Xenia Bailey

May 2, 2006

I want to thank everyone who has helped during this time. Jason was not only my husband, but my best friend. The way I console myself is that he is no-longer suffering and he is home with the Lord. I just want to say thank you again and Jason I love you.

STEPHEN AND SALLY BOYLES

May 2, 2006

WHEN JASON BLEW THROUGH THE DOOR FOR ONE OF HIS QUICK VISITS, HE ALWAYS LEFT US LAUGHING. HE WAS A FINE YOUNG MAN AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HE LEFT THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE AND FOR THAT WE ARE GRATEFUL.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.

Alice Morris- Taylor

May 2, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Brandy Hedges

May 2, 2006

Xenia,

All my thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family. If you ever need anything, just let me know.

KELLY WILKINSON

May 2, 2006

My condolensces go to all the family left behind. There are no words that will possibly make this time easier. Hopefully time will help the pain but it can't possibly fade away all the laughs Jason brought to so many. There are way too many great memories I have of Jason and the times we all shared together. He will truly be missed by many, but not forgotten.

Sandra Williams

May 2, 2006

Jason was the sweetest person you could ever know. He always made me laugh even when he was feeling under the weather. He was the best cook, he got me to eat lima beans and I hate beans.

Libby Moore

May 2, 2006

Deepest sympathy to Xenia and family, Jason was a wonderful person and friend and will be deeply missed.

Bruce Beemer

May 2, 2006

I met Jason while I served the Lord in the Kairos Prison Ministry at South Bay Correctional Facility. To say that he was a strong and calming influence in times of difficulty at the prison is a gross understatement. His confident and respectful demeanor, to be sure, helped to maintain calm in tense situations and spoke highly of his allegiance to our Lord and Savior.



My sincere condolences to his family.

Eunice Gronau

May 2, 2006

Sorry for your lost, I know it is very hard to lose a loved one, but God has him now and he is no longer in pain

THOMAS GOLD

May 2, 2006

YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Bruce Bartlett

May 2, 2006

Warden Bailey will be missed greatly. He was a true advocate for God's special time of ministry at South Bay Correctional. Kairos team members are greatly indebted to him for his gracious hospitality and generosity to all our members. I will remember Warden Bailey as a Peacemaker and a Peacekeeper.

Jim Miller

May 2, 2006

We are all better off to have know you and your influence will be felt for many years to come.

Loretha Brown

May 2, 2006

Jason will be truly missed by all. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you and keep you!

Gordon and Beth Parker

May 2, 2006

We will never forget Jason. Since the first time we met him he had a way of not just making you smile, but making you laugh until you could cry...today we have tears for the loss of a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Xenia and all of his family.

Kristi & Chad (Jungenberg) Willoughby

May 2, 2006

Jason was one of a kind and will be missed. He always had me laughing and getting in trouble in class. So glad we had time to visit at our class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robbie Fields

May 2, 2006

Jason was a good person, a great guy and well liked. I send my deepest sympathies to his family.

Cathy C White

May 2, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Sharon Reynolds

May 2, 2006

I attended middle and high school with Jason, he was always funny and a joy to be around. Just last July we celebrated our 20th High School Class Reunion, he was the "King of the Party". Jason you will be truly missed!!!! My sincerest sympathy to the family.....

DEDE MORGAN

May 2, 2006

I KNEW JASON FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND CERTAINLY ENJOYED SEEING HIM AT THE REUNION LAST JUNE. HE WAS ALWAYS LOVING AND CARING AND SEEMED TO TRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND HIM. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED.

Joseph Bowens

May 2, 2006

Xenia,

Words cannot begin to express the way I feel and what you are going through. Just know this, Jason is in a much better place now and as my mother always says ..."This too shall pass".



Please accept my sincere condolences and know you have a lot of friends that care and love you. If ever you should need anything please let me know.

Alice MacGibbon Keith

May 2, 2006

The world will not be the same without Jason's sense of humor and fun loving spirit. He will be greatly missed.

Rudy Spears

May 2, 2006

I met Jason Bailey at South Bay Correctional when he was assistant warden. I am involved in several prison ministries. Jason was a kindred spirit. He had compassion and love for all God's children. He even came into the prayer chapel and prayed with us one weekend. I know he is in his mansion in heaven smiling down upon us. Much love and prayers go out to the family.

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