Russell James Bailey Sr.
June 19, 1934 - October 7, 2020
Russell James Bailey Sr., age 86 of Holly died Wed. Oct. 7, 2020. He was born in Holly on June19, 1934 to Albert and Nora (McGivern) Bailey. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Air Force. He married Edith Merrill on Dec. 11, 1953 and was a 50 year member of the Holly Moose Lodge and a member of the Holly American Legion. His hobby was enjoying his kids and grandkids, and his beloved dog Greta. Surviving are his wife Edith; 4 children, Russell (Angela) Bailey Jr. of Holly, Steve Bailey of Clare, Lois Badder of Holly, and Martene Bailey of Holly; brother Robert Bailey of Smyrna, TN; sister-in-law Betty Kelly of GA; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers, 5 sisters, son-in-law Gregory Badder Sr.; and daughter-in-law Bonnie Bailey. Private family funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Mon. Oct. 12, 2020 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Pastor Phillip Martyn officiating. Military honors and burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation with social distancing will be from 3-9 PM Sunday. Memorial donations may be given to the family. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
Russell James Bailey Sr., age 86 of Holly died Wed. Oct. 7, 2020. He was born in Holly on June19, 1934 to Albert and Nora (McGivern) Bailey. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Air Force. He married Edith Merrill on Dec. 11,... View Obituary & Service Information