George E. Bailey's Obituary
GEORGE E. BAILEY, 88
LAKELAND - Mr. George E. Bailey, 88, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015, heart failure. He was born in Stone Mountain, GA. He moved to Lakeland in 1968. George worked as a grocery store manager for Pantry Pride for many years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII and was a member of First Alliance Church in Lakeland. George loved fishing, cars, spending time with the grandkids and also Tampa Bay Rays baseball. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Bailey. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Christine; sons, Phil & Kelley Bailey of Lakeland; sister, Catherine Bailey of Snellville, GA; grandsons, Daniel (Lacy) Bailey, Joshua Bailey; great granddaughters, Melanie & Kaycie, all of Lakeland. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6-8PM at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 11:00AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park.
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