Ellis Ray Hailey, 97, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away 08/17/2018. He was born April 27, 1921 in Greenville, Muhlenberg, Kentucky to the late Walter Allen Hailey and Lillian Frances Whitmer Hailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Notie Ethel Hall Hailey (1924-2013); his brother, Carl Allen Hailey (1917-1988); and his sister, Betty Frances Hailey Smith (1926–2012) and a great granddaughter Audrey Elizabeth Hailey (2004-2006).
Survivors include his children: son Thomas Ray Hailey (Karen Massey) of Lexington, KY, son James Edwin Hailey (Grace Ramirez) of Indianapolis, IN, daughter Brenda Hailey Baumeister (Bill Baumeister) of Ocean Springs, MS, and daughter Patricia Hailey Davis (Thomas Davis) of Wolcott, CO; 7 grandchildren and their respective spouses; and 8 great grandchildren.
Mr. Hailey served in the Army during WWII and retired from the US Postal Service. He enjoyed inventing and patented several of his creations. He loved listening to country and gospel music and enjoyed writing lyrics. He was a member of the St. Matthews Baptist Church.
Visitation will take place from 12:30-2pm on Thursday, August 23rd at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road. Immediately following the visitation, a 2pm service honoring Mr. Hailey's life will take place at the funeral home, with a private burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.
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