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Robert Bailey Obituary
Miami - Robert Rich Bailey, 54, born in Miami spent his life in Miami, Summer Place/Vero Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. Cancer took his life on July 17.
Bobby was a quiet, private man in a family full of outgoing personalities. He would say. "Someone has to listen." He was a very good athlete, musician, loved the outdoors and loved to travel. He joined an ice hockey team before he really knew how to skate well. Traveling with groups like outward-bound, he enjoyed the peace and solitude of nature. At the many family gatherings, he always had quiet, clever comments that were usually funnier than the antics of his father or brothers. With his wife Josie by his side he enjoyed a beautiful, wilderness getaway in central Florida where thier dogs JoJo and Wolf could roam.
Bob attended Miami Country Day School in Miami and Graduated 1981 from St. Edwards School in Vero Beach. At St. Edwards he awarded best player in soccer and football. He attended University of Florida. He loved his Florida Gators.
Professionally he was the owner of Good Earth Properties a successful real estate and Property management company in Ft. Lauderdale.
Bob is predeceased by his mother, Johannah Bailey. He is survived by his wife Josephine, his father Don Bailey, Sr. (Donna), brothers Don Bailey, Jr. (Priscilla), Brett Bailey (Anna) and sisters Jeannie Sperkacz and Julie Riling (Don).
Services will be held July 27th at 3:00. Holy Cross Lutheran Church 650 NE 135 Street N. Miami 33161.
Reception to follow at the Home of Don, Jr. & Priscilla Bailey.
Donations can be made to Cancer Research Center. www.cancerresearchcenter.org
(573) 875-2255 in lieu of flowers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carolyn Pierson
July 15, 2020
We love you. Hang in there Don, thinking about you and Donna ❤
Colleen Jeeves
July 25, 2019
I am greatly saddened from the loss of a man I knew 35 years and offer his family healing prayers. Bobby was always a kind, intelligent and fun loving friend. I look back and fondly remember him at just what a pure definition of a friend should be he . Every-time I was with Bobby it was filled with music, dancing and laughter not to mention an occasional adventure. I am a better person for the times I spent with Bobby and will miss him in this lifetime and cherish the precious times.
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SHEILA DANDREA
July 22, 2019
I send my deepest condolences to the Bailey family, I am so sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. Praying for God to comfort you as you mourn the loss of Bobby.
SHEILA DANDREA
July 22, 2019
I send my deepest condolences to the Bailey family, I am so sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. Praying for God to comfort you as you mourn the loss of Bobby.
Carolyn Bailey Pierson
July 20, 2019
I'm so sorry for another Bailey loss. Now you will join your Mother Johanna. Hang in there My Uncle Don & all your love ones.
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