Thomas (Tommy) Michael Bailey, Sr. passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Springhill Medical Center. Tommy was born in Mobile, AL and was a 40 year resident of Saraland, AL. Tommy was employed at Mobile Glass Company and later self-employed and was well-known within the North Mobile community for his glass work services.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 42 years Johnnie Mae Bailey, one daughter Katera Bailey, two sons Henry (Lynn) Hoven and Thomas (Vickie) Bailey, Jr, step-daughter Jennifer Cochran, grandchildren Stephanie (Aithan) Gartman, Brooke Hoven, and Bryce Hoven.
The Bailey family would like to say a special thank you to the Aronson family. Fifteen years ago, the Aronson family graciously donated the organs of their son Pete and on December 19, 2002 Tommy was given a second chance at life when he received Pete’s heart and the Bailey family was granted 15 more years with their husband, father and grandfather. From that year forward Tommy had two birthdays, November 13th and December 19th. His second birthday cake read “Happy Birthday Re-Pete” in honor of Pete. Every Christmas, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Tommy always made it a special point to call the Aronson’s.
A visitation for Tommy will be held Friday, March 16, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama 36571. A funeral service will occur Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama 36571. Interment will follow Saturday at Mobile Memorial Gardens, 5956 Three Notch, Mobile, Alabama 36619. Bro. Steven Perry of Calvary Temple Assembly of God will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the Bailey family requests that donations be made to Donate Life America in memory of Tommy or the American Heart Association in honor of the Aronson family.
“Don’t take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows that you need them here”
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RadneyFuneralHome-Saraland.com for the Bailey family.
