J.C. Bailey
1935-2022
J. C. Bailey, 86, of Edmond, OK, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at The Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, OK.
J. C. was born on April 13, 1935, in Ranger, AR to Aaron and Viola Bailey. On December 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Nancy Jean (Bryant) Bailey.
J. spent most of his adult life working for General Motors, first in Van Nuys, CA and then in Oklahoma City, OK. He started working on the assembly line and advanced to department foreman. He retired in 1989 from the Oklahoma City plant.
J. enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle in his younger days. Then, during retirement, enjoyed traveling in his RV with his wife, going to NASCAR races, spending the winter in warmer climates and camping with family and friends.
J. is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy; his son David (Shelley) Bailey of Edmond, OK; his daughter, Carol Brown of Wichita, KS; four grandchildren: Brooke Bailey, Jason (Kristen) Brown, Ryan Brown and Morgan Brown; two great-grandchildren: Holly and Gavin Brown; three sisters: Janette (Dennis) Wallace of Midwest City, OK, Sharon (John) Larson and Teresa (Joe) Manhatton, all of Wichita, KS; and several nieces and nephews.
J. was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Integris Hospice House or Mercy Health Foundation.