James E. Bailey
September 5, 1939 - June 6, 2012
KNOX-James E. Bailey, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, IN. Mr. Bailey was born September 5, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Gilford "Dick" and Margaret (Plevell) Bailey and lived in the area for eight years, coming from Hammond, IN. On November 11, 1967 in Schererville, IN, he was married to Mildred "Millie" Goreloff. Surviving are: his wife, Millie; one son, Kevin L. Bailey of Valparaiso; five grandchildren, Kristina Matlock, Joseph Matlock, Scott Matlock, Daphne Bailey & Tyler Bailey; one brother, Paul (Verdye) Bailey of West Palm Beach, FL and two sisters, Karen Bailey of Bradenton, FL and Margaret (Jay) Jones of Black Mountain, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Karen M. Matlock. Mr. Bailey was retired from Inland Steel. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and attended the Knox United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place. Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is handling arrangements.
KNOX-James E. Bailey, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, IN. Mr. Bailey was born September 5, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Gilford "Dick" and Margaret (Plevell) Bailey and lived in the area for... View Obituary & Service Information