Jack R. Bailey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

TSG, Jack R. Bailey, USAF Ret. 71, of Lakeland, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home in his sleep. Born in Auburn, he grew up in Camillus and attended West Genesee High School before joining the Navy where he served two tours in Vietnam. Following his return he was self-employed for a few years in carpet and tile business before joining the Air Force Air National Guard 174th where he served for over 20 years retiring as a firefighter. During that time he spent a year overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After retirement from military he joined ESCO where he was a worldwide project manager. Currently he was a safety consultant for several companies locally. Jack enjoyed boating, golfing and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his father Richard. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Linda Johnson Bailey; two daughters Jamie (Michael) Parkhurst of Solvay and Jessica (Kent) Proctor of Lakeland; his mother Catherine (Fletcher) DeNitto of Solvay; his grandchildren Juliana (Marcus) Williams, Jerilyn (Isaac Williams) Parkhurst, Noah McLean, Jack McLean, Gabriel Proctor; his great grandchildren Carson and Kendra Williams and one on the way; three nephews Sean and Brian Killackey and Roger Johnson; and a niece Heather Gamba. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Services with military honors will be Thursday at 11 am at the Camillus First United Methodist Church 12 Genesee St., Camillus. Private burial will be private in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Jack R. Bailey

September 21, 1947 - September 23, 2018