William E. "Bill" Bailey Obituary (1926 - 2014)

William E. "Bill" Bailey Lansing, MI Departed this life on Sunday, May 18th, 2014 after a brief battle with leukemia. Bill was born to John V. and Lucy A. (Demond) Bailey on December 25th, 1926 in Sheridan Township of Mecosta Co. Michigan and spent most of his life in the South Lansing area. His life's work was in the printing trade and he retired from the Lansing State Journal on June 1st, 1988 after 33 years of service. Bill was active in Cub Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Little League baseball and Neighborhood Watch. He was also a charter member and long time secretary of M.G.R.S. Inc. He was the neighborhood handyman for many years and could fix almost anything. He took great pride in his lawn and other interests including fishing, hunting, woodworking and camping. Bill was predeceased by his parents; son, Bruce; Brothers, Dick, Dan, Kenneth, Donald (Mary); Sisters, Jairie Conley and Judy (Pete) Klont. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ponnie J. (Graham); daughter, Linda (Jim) Delaney of Grand Blanc; sons, Douglas Bailey of Lansing and Mark Bailey of Lansing; sister, Carol (Bob) Borring of Six Lakes; Daughters-in-law, Jalayne Bailey of Williamston, Dorothy Bohn of Plainwell, Janene Bailey of Haslett; brother-in-law, Verlon (Kathy) Graham of Eaton Rapids, Fred Conley of Charlotte; Sister-in-law, Carolyn (Gary) Cheadle of Florida; grandchildren, Kelley Delaney, Kara(Brandon) Bryant, Justin Bailey, Rachel Bailey and newborn great-granddaughter Annabel Quinn Bryant; very special friend and surrogate grandson, Brandon Nico and family of Williamsburg, MI; Special friend, Matt Aves and family as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care 2675 S. Cochran Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com. Bill will be forever missed by all those who knew and loved him. Memorials: Eaton Community Palliative Care 2675 S. Cochran Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813