Mr. Gene Bailey, 87, of Murray, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.
Mr. Bailey was born on July 13, 1935 in Stewart County, TN to the late Loman and Etheline Kingins Bailey. He was a graduate of New Concord High School Class of 1955, where he was the class President his Junior and Senior years, elected Mr. New Concord High School and was a gifted basketball player. Gene taught in Clawson, MI, Poseyville, IN, Evansville, IN, and retired as Professor from the College of Industry and Technology at Murray State University after 28 years. He attended Murray State as well as Ohio State University. In addition, Mr. Bailey also graduated from New York City School of Photography. Gene was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and he and his wife, Dortha, were members of First Baptist Church in Murray where he was a member of Danny Harrison’s Sunday school class. Gene was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew him.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories is his loving wife of 65 years, Mrs. Dortha Bailey of Murray; a son, David Bailey and wife, Toni of New Concord; daughters, Donna Park and husband, Charlie of Oakland, TN, Karen Harlow and husband, Danny of Lakeland, TN, Dr. Elizabeth Bailey-Smith and husband, Dr. Steve Smith of Marion, IL; a brother, Don Bailey and wife, Jean of New Providence, KY; ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one step grandchild, several nieces, nephews and numerous other family members and friends.
The funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Gene Bailey is set for 2 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Tanner Arrowood, grandson-in-law, will officiate and a private family burial will follow. Pallbearers include Bailey Park, Jake Park, Brandon Harlow, Cooper Smith, Matt Gunnell, Anthony Alvarado. Honorary pallbearers are the New Concord Class of 1955 and their spouses.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Charlene and Edward Curd Scholarship Fund, Office of MSU Foundation, 100 Nash Drive, Murray, KY 42071, Sunrise Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 1429, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 or sunrise.org or Gene N. and Dortha Bailey Scholarship Fund, Rend Lake College, 468 North Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846.
His family welcomes visitors from 12 pm - 2pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the funeral home.
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