Jay Dee Bailey
December 7, 1938 — March 9, 2006
Jay Dee Bailey was born December 7, 1938 in a house in Stratton, Nebraska to Justus D. and Marjorie Pearl Bailey. He passed away at Benkelman Hospital on March 9, 2006 at the age of 67.
The family moved to Colorado when Jay was 2 years old, and Jay graduated from Arvada High School in 1956.
Jay was proud to have served his country in the US Navy from 1956 to 1962. He saw much of the world while on the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard.
Jay worked for Coors Brewery in Colorado for over fifteen years. He moved to Michigan and worked for General Motors and its subsidiaries until his retirement.
Jay moved back to Nebraska where he spent his retirement enjoying friends and family and building his beloved Indian Head Ranch.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Justus and Marjorie Bailey and his daughter Terri Lin Bailey.
Survivors include his son Joseph D Bailey, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends.
He was cremated and there were no services. His final resting place was on a hilltop at the Indian Head Ranch.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.