John Gordon Bailey, age 79, of Noblesville, Indiana entered this life on October 18, 1939 in Dryden, Virginia. He was born to the late Frank Webster and Vinnie Elizabeth (Asberry) Bailey.
John enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 12, 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia and was honorably discharged on August 11, 1959 in Massachusetts. His happy marriage of 39 years was to Hilda Joyce Lambert on November 23, 1979 in Carthage, Tennessee. Professionally, he was a welder at Firestone Industry for many years.
In addition to his loving wife, Hilda Joyce (Lambert) Bailey of Noblesville, Indiana he is survived by his three loving children, John Bailey Jr., Jeff Highers, and Jennifer Highers Woods; his three siblings, Shirley Grimes, Sue Deaton and her husband Paul, and Jerry Bailey and his wife Georgia; and several grandchildren including Austin and Trevor Woods.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Jean McDole.
John passed away peacefully at 4:20 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence in Noblesville, Indiana. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Virginia 24277. Indiana Funeral Care entrusted with care.
Dave Gibson says
Sorry to hear about John. I worked with him more than 25 years at Firestone. He was a true skilled tradesman in everything he attempted. I will miss you as a good friend. Dave Gibson
Robin says
I’m so sorry Hilda about John Prayers for all family🙏🏻. Robin Shanahan
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Conley says
we have been his neighbor for around 42 years. You will be missed.
Latricia Tewell says
I’m so sorry for your loss. The pain we feel when we lose someone we love is so intense and hard to recover from. But, remember that he is still with you and you can still have those chats and you will see him again. We love you and send our prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Marie Roberts says
Hilda, I am sorry about your and your families loss of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you from Tennessee.
Marie Roberts says
Hilda, I am sorry about your and your families’ loss of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you from Tennessee.
MB says
Rest In Peace Grandpa. I love you.
Ted says
We are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”