Willard Bailey

Willard Bailey, 87, of Stevensville, MI passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 5506 Ridge Rd., Stevensville with Rev. David Hills officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the Church. Memorials may be made to Stevensville United Methodist Church. Those wishing to share a memory of Willard online may do so at www.stark-menchinger.com Willard was born July 16, 1932 in McHenry, KY to William & Nora (Renfrow) Bailey. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1951. On October 26, 1952 he married Barbara Hewitt in Benton Harbor. They were married for 66 years. He worked for Soper Manufacturing for 45 Years. Willard loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and has been a member of Stevensville United Methodist Church since 1962. He was greatly loved by his family and was an upright faithful man who dedicated himself to his loved ones, and enjoyed attending many family activities. In his spare time, Willard enjoyed golfing, bowling, Christian music and was a fan of the Detroit Tigers and Lions. Willard is survived by his children Christina (Tom) Polando, Victoria Crippin, Greg Bailey, Karen Jordan and Ken (Andrea) Bailey; 13 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara Bailey, son Tim Bailey and siblings Verda Harris, Bertha Ward, Frances Parritt, Roscoe Bailey, Mirta Francis, Charles Bailey, William H. Bailey and Dorothy McClain.