Birth date: Nov 10, 1932 Death date: Nov 7, 2010
Major Edward R. Bailey, USMC (Ret), has slipped the surly bonds of Earth and rejoined his high-school sweetheart and beloved wife of fifty-five years, Velma L. Bailey. Born November 10, 1932 in Tulsa, OK to Gilbert and Watha Gilm Read Obituary
MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND ALL THOSE MARINES STILL IN THE FAMILY. ED AND I CORRESPONDED UP TO JUST RECENTLY, AND I DO KNOW, FROM SPENDING A GREAT 3 YEAR TOUR WITH HIM IN THE VMFA314, FLYING THE F4, THAT HE WOULD GO IN STYLE… HE HAD/HAS MY SINCERE APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR THE GREAT JOB HE DID…
Ed was one of the best of the best and had an outstanding career in the Marine Corps. He was so proud of his family with good reason. He will be missed.
Farewell to a great human being I was proud to call my friend. I loved you like a brother over the past 50 years that I have known you. I shall miss you. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Barbara and Joe, and to the rest of Ed's family. I know he loved you more than life itself. He is gone, but his spirit will live on forever in you. May God bless you and give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Semper Fi!
Thinking of you, Uncle Joe, Aunt Aud, and Mark during this difficult time. Sending love and prayers your way!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this troubling time.
My life lessons you taught have stood well the test of time, they have brought me to good place in time and have been passed to your grandchildren. Always in my thoughts and heart will you be.
The hurt and pain must not over take me caring for the loss of a Great man and father-n-law. I know you will always be beside us to guide us. Your memory will live on forever.
