William "Bill" E. Bailey

William “Bill” E. Bailey, age 59, resident of Columbus, died on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Columbus Hospice House. Memorial services are scheduled at Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, Columbus on Monday, June 23, 2014, 6 p.m. with Father Jacob Almeter officiating.

The family will receive friends at Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, Columbus on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. with Rosary being said at 6 p.m. with Father Jeremiah McCarthy officiating. Mr. Bailey, son of the late Holbrook and Maria Garcia Bailey, was born September 28, 1954 in Fort Riley, Kansas. He was a 1972 graduate of Baker High School, served his country honorably as a Radar Technician in the U.S. Army, and was a faithful employee of Tom’s Foods for over 30 years. Mr. Bailey enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and “Paw Paw.”

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Bailey of Columbus; two sons, John William Bailey and his wife Debra of Columbus and Jeremy Curtis Bailey and his wife Stephanie of Smiths Station, Alabama; one sister, Joyce Bailey Fiame of Ellerslie, Georgia; half-brother, Tommy Bailey and his wife Alice of Thompson, Georgia; six grandchildren, Collin, Anna, Kinsleigh, Ashton, Kolton, and Kannon; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www. pulmonary fibrosis foundation. org. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.