He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janice V. Bailey (nee McEuen); daughter April R. Bailey (grandchildren Aidan and Erin); son Adam R. (Nancy) Bailey (grandchildren Amanda, Kyle and Cody); (grandchild Mason) and predeceased daughter Allison R. Skidmore.
Bob was born in Carmichaels, PA, grew up in Bristol, PA and eventually settled his family in Cherry Hill, NJ during his contract sales career with Sears and Roebuck. He and Jan returned to South Jersey five years ago, after a 23 year retirement in Sun City West, AZ, where he volunteered for the Sheriff and local Posse; Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed writing short stories, playing tennis and traveling. One of his fondest travel memories was standing on the beach in Normandy. Bob was a proud Korean War Veteran and longtime Mason with the Bristol, PA chapter.
Family and friends are invited to the visitation Monday, July 30, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at BLAKE-DOYLE Funeral Home 226 W. Collings Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108. A Memorial Service will be at 7:30 pm. Please leave your remembrances of Bob on BLAKE-DOYLE.com.
