Russell W. Bailey
of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of Chesterton, Ind., passed away on January
26, 2014, at the age of 89.
He was born on
April 18, 1924, to John and Gertrude (Lubke) Bailey in Hobart, Ind.
He was preceded by
his wife of 63 years, Nancy (Fisher) Bailey, on September 14, 2010.
He is survived by
his four children, Nancy Paulk (Robert), Candace Aburdene (Odeh), Janice
Ditto (David), and Russell Bailey (Arlene); grandchildren, Gregory Miller,
Kathryn Knuckles, Gretchen Bracey, Lena Derhally, Felix Russell Aburdene,
Audrey Bailey and six great-grandchildren.
Russell was a
graduate of Emerson High School, Gary, Ind., and he proudly served his
country in the United States Navy during WWII. He owned and operated
Bailey's Interiors in Chesterton for over 40 years before retiring. Russell
was a member of Chesterton United Methodist Church where he married his wife
Nancy.
Visitation will be
Thursday, January 30, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m., at
Chesterton First United Methodist Church, 434 South Second St., Chesterton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Chesterton United
Methodist Church.