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John L. BaileyPassing: September 12, 2015

Service:

Carters Creek Christian Church

Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 16th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, September 15th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, September 16th @ 10:00 -11:00 am

Cemetery:

Talbott Cemetery

Wednesday, September 16th

MITCHELL – John L. Bailey, 87, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born September 9, 1928, in Bedford, he was the son of Orville Estel and Beatrice Elva (Nicholson) Bailey and attended Bedford schools.  He married Sharon Lavonne Hall April 9, 1949.
John worked in construction and retired from Carpenter Body Works.  He loved all sports and tending to a large yard.   He was a member of Carters Creek Christian Church, and loved attending services there as long as he was able to do so.
Surviving:           wife, Lavonne Bailey, Mitchell
                       children, Judy (Paul) Gathard, Indianapolis
                                            Tom (Norma) Bailey, Mitchell
                                            David (Darlene) Bailey, Orleans
                                            Larry (Patti) Bailey, Bloomington
                                            6 grandchildren
                                          11 great grandchildren
                             sister, Bonnie Crumrin, Terre Haute
 His parents; sister, Rosanna Delpha; and infant brother, Dale, preceded him in death.
 Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, at Carters Creek Christian Church with Brother Phil McDonald and Brother Darrin Chastain officiating. Burial will be in Talbott Cemetery.
 Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the church.
 The family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice supporting children.

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8 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Bob Plew | Shelbyville, IN46176-2243
    Date: September 17, 2015
    Larry, (Patti) LaVonne, so sorry for your loss. Your whole family are in my prayers and thoughts at this time. Bob ,
  2. Guest: LLoyd Donna Hicks | INdianapolisInd
    Date: September 16, 2015
    So sorry for you loss god bless you and the family
  3. Guest: Rhonda Mills | Salem
    Date: September 15, 2015
    Dear Mr. Bailey, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept our condolences at this hour of need for you and your family. Kindest regards, Rhonda and Kevin Mills
  4. Guest: amy and rob parker | mitchell, in
    Date: September 15, 2015
    Dear Lavonne and Family, Such fond memories of John and your family. Rob said he always enjoyed talking with John as he was such a kind and gentle man. We share in your sorrow. With love, Rob and Amy Parker
  5. Guest: Suzy McLaughlin | MartinsvilleIN
    Date: September 15, 2015
    You and your family are in my prayers.
  6. Guest: Deoma Stewart Moseley | EdistoBeach, SouthCarolina
    Date: September 14, 2015
    Lavonne, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Although I haven't seen you or many of my other cousins in years I remember you fondly from when we were much younger. God bless you and send you his comfort.
  7. Guest: Jim OConnell | Paoli, IN
    Date: September 14, 2015
    Sorry to hear of the loss of your father Larry. May the thoughts and prayers that others are sending you bring some comfort your way. In sincere sympathy - Jim OConnell
  8. Guest: Peg & Tom Knoop | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: September 14, 2015
    We are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and keep you, make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord look upon you with His favor and give you all His peace. Numbers 6:24-26. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Tom & Peg

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