Obituary of Robert Wayne Bailey

Robert "Boba Bailey\ Of Vassar, age 60 died in a motorcycle accident Friday, September 23, 2007. Robert was born October 16, 1946 in Gladwin, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Thelma "Maxinea (Fry) Bailey. He married Janice Pearson on August 9, 1969 in Harrison, Michigan. He worked for GM V8 Engine for 31 years, retiring in 1999. He currently worked for the Tuscola County Mosquito Abatement. He was a member of the Crossroads Community of Christ Church, Vassar Eagles Aerie Post #2380, UAW Local 659 and the Harrison Moose Lodge. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. His family and friends will miss him dearly.\ \ Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years Janice, his parents Jack and Maxine, 2 daughters; Stacie (Mark) Johnson of Millington, Beth (Jeff) Bedell of Millington, 1 son Josh (Meagan) Bailey of Gagetown, 5 grandchildren; Nathan and Brenden Bedell, Emily and Olivia Bailey, Julianna Johnson, sister Jackie Howey of Wisconsin, sister-in-law Ruby (Dan) Young and several nieces and nephews.\ \ He was preceded in death by a sister Beverly.\ \ Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Martin Funeral Home Vassar Chapel at 11:00am Elders Steve and Vicki Beebe will be officiating, with burial to follow at Thetford Township Cemetery. Family will be present to receive friends Monday evening from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, Tuesday from 12noon until 3:00pm and again from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, also on Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church.\