Obituaries

September 18, 1956 to April 7, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Bobby Joe Bailey, 59, of Hudson, Ind., passed away Thursday, April 7, in Branch County, Mich., as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956 in Fredsville, Ky.  On June 26, 1982, he married Brenda Wireman in Medaryville. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Monica Jean (Lenny) Louis,  Sarasota, Fla., Daughter
Michelle Lee Rector, Hudson, Daughter
Shelly Jo Bailey, Rensselaer, Daughter
Tonya Lynn Bailey, Montgomery, Mich., Daughter
Nancy Nicole Bailey, Hudson, Daughter
Brian (Laura) Warran, Owensboro, Ky., Son
Grandchildren:
Tiara, Ryan, Evian, Christopher, Mark, Kaylee, Chloey, Marley, Marisa, Micah, Bailey, Dylan, Kailey, Jaylan and Haven Nelson J. (Arlene) Bailey, Angola, Brother
Hank M. (Connie) Bailey, Hamlet, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Frank Bailey, Sr., Father
Nancy Allen Bailey, Mother
Ruby Jean Gilbert, Sister
James Bailey, Brother
Frank Bailey, Jr., Brother
Monica Bailey Gilbert, Niece

Mr. Bailey enjoyed sharing the word of God with others. He was a collector of many things, including knives, cars, and clocks.  He enjoyed being a part of flea markets over the years and was always on the go. He also enjoyed music, especially the Backstreet Boys. He had a way of making people laugh. He loved his dog, Lexus. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

Visitation will be at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville, from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, April 11. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 12 at the church with Pastor James Rowe officiating. Burial will be at Goodway Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville, IN. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.