Bob was born on February 28, 1937, in Elsie, Michigan to the late Otis and Gertrude (Holton) Baley. Bob graduated from Sexton High School and later, received his associate’s degree from Davenport University.
Bob worked for over 30 years at A&P Grocery and Shaheen Chevrolet. Family was very important to Bob as well as his love for music. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, hunting, and fishing.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Rose (Wright) Baley; their 4 children: Roseanna (Mike) Baty, Theresa (Steve) Nocchi, Robert (Shannon) Baley, and James D. (Dede) Baley. 8 grandchildren: David (Tracy) Baty, Samantha Baty, Scott Baty, Elissa Oliver, Paige Nocchi, Tiffany Crum, Justin Baley, Ashley (Andrew) West, and Mackenzie Baley. 5 great-grandchildren: Breena Van Hook, Andrew Timko, Damian Timko, Liliana Baley, and David West. 5 siblings: Sharon Jenson, Sallie Franks, Nellie Garvie, James E. Baley, and Susan Alward. Honorary daughter Susan (Marty) Dunivon, honorary granddaughter Tracy Moss and honorary great-granddaughters Briona and Marisa Moss, in addition to many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded by siblings Duane Baley, Gladys Brown, Roger “Red” Baley, Brian Baley and Bruce Baley.
Special thanks to hospice nurse Jessica Janes and loving niece Shaun Hawkins for their wonderful care.
The Baley family will receive friends at Grace United Methodist Church at 1900 Boston Blvd in Lansing on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 5pm to 8pm.
A private family service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Lansing, MI. Per family request the service will be streamed on Facebook on October 30, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m.. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/GorslineLansing/.
Everyone is invited to attend a graveside service for Robert on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., officiated by Jason Baley at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 4444 W Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906. Per family request the committal will be streamed on Facebook on October 30, 2020 starting approximately at 11:30 a.m.. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/GorslineLansing/.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Parkinson Foundation: 359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NY NY 10018 or please visit link at https://www.parkinson.org/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Baley family.
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