Melvin Bailey, 97, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his residence. Born in Casey County, KY he was the son of the late James Alford and Mary Burton Bailey and husband of the late Edith Burton Bailey.
Mr. Bailey was retired from the U. S. Army serving in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also retired from International Harvester and was a member of the VFW post 6097.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a son: Roger Bailey, 2 grandsons: Harold and Jamie Bailey, 2 brothers: Hershel and Arthur Bailey and 4 sisters: Cleda Bridenstin, Marie Toler, Eva Callam and Bertha Barker.
SURVIVORS:
6 children: Harold Bailey (Bertha) of Edinburgh, IN; Donna Simmons (Joseph) of Jeffersonville, IN; Carolyn Burton of Columbia, KY; James L. Bailey (Lisa) of Columbia, KY; Ruth Shaw (Danny) of Edmonton, KY; Lisa Bailey of Scottsburg, IN
1 brother: B.J. Bailey of Westport, IN
1 sister: Alice Leona Burton of Sarasota, FL
10 grandchildren
14 great-grandchildren
6 great great-grandchildren
Several nieces & nephews
Military Graveside Service: Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:30amCT at Haven Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by VFW Post 6097
Visitation: Friday, April 19, 2019 from 3:00pm-8:00pmCT and Saturday morning until 10:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Jaylyn Bailey, Jamian Bailey, Derrick Redman, Juan Hughes, Bobby Johnson & Thomas Wade