William Bailey obituary: William Bailey's Obituary, Parker-Price & Davidson
In Memory Of
William L. "Bill" Bailey
1928 - 2020
In Memory Of
William L. "Bill" Bailey
1928 - 2020
He was born October 10, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Edith (Allen) Bailey.
Bill married Florine Ann Stohs on November 25, 1951 in Afton, Kansas. Together they had four children.
Bill was employed by Ryder Truck as a diesel mechanic, retiring after 40+ years of service.
Bill enjoyed going country cruisin’, spending time gardening, and cooking. He would cook big Sunday meals for his family and always had wonderful fresh homemade rolls.
Bill is survived by his four children, Richard, Steven, and Randall Bailey, and Shelly (Bailey) Hall; five grandchildren, Daniel, Cameron, Jacob, Sarah, and Dylan; and great-grandchildren, Mila and Caiden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florine; great-grandson, Cael; parents; and all 10 of his siblings.
A funeral service will be at 10:00AM, on Monday, August 3, 2020, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66606. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s Building Maintenance and Enhancement Fund.
Following state mandate, masks are required. The family asks for friends to pay their respects during the visitation time.
To leave a message for Bill's family click the "Share Memories" button above.
He was born October 10, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Edith (Allen) Bailey.
Bill married Florine Ann Stohs on November 25, 1951 in Afton, Kansas. Together they had four children.
Bill was employed by Ryder Truck as a diesel mechanic, retiring after 40+ years of service.
Bill enjoyed going country cruisin’, spending time gardening, and cooking. He would cook big Sunday meals for his family and always had wonderful fresh homemade rolls.
Bill is survived by his four children, Richard, Steven, and Randall Bailey, and Shelly (Bailey) Hall; five grandchildren, Daniel, Cameron, Jacob, Sarah, and Dylan; and great-grandchildren, Mila and Caiden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florine; great-grandson, Cael; parents; and all 10 of his siblings.
A funeral service will be at 10:00AM, on Monday, August 3, 2020, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66606. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s Building Maintenance and Enhancement Fund.
Following state mandate, masks are required. The family asks for friends to pay their respects during the visitation time.
To leave a message for Bill's family click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, August 3, 2020 from 9:00am to 10:00am
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Service
Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00am
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Interment
Prairie Home Cemetery
Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family
Parker-Price & Davidson (785-234-5850) is assisting the family