Donald Bailey's Obituary
Donald Lynn Bailey, 93, of Mt. Zion, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Donald was born June 30, 1925, in Lovington, IL to Everett M. and Lela (Hudson) Bailey. He married Dorothy Bailey. She passed away. He worked as a machine operator for Borg Warner for over 27 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Past Patron of the Eastern Star.
He is survived by two children, Marla Sollars of Westville and Mitchell (Sandy) Bailey of Catlin; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and his first great-great-grandchild on the way; and his loving companion, Devera Weatherford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Donald Bailey will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington, IL.
The family of Donald Bailey is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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