Allan Bailey

Allan Douglas Bailey, age 80, born August 7, 1944, sadly departed this life August 21, 2024, due to a lengthy illness and complications from Parkinson's disease.

Allan, known as Doug, was an upbeat, happy individual with a pleasing personality. He was always laughing and usually had a word of wisdom for you whether you wanted to hear it or not. He had a way of making people feel comfortable and at ease with his winning smile and warm disposition. Doug was a person that just rolled up his sleeves to get the job done without expecting anyone to pat him on his back or give him recognition.

Doug took pride in his family, Scouts and friends. He was a caring husband of 56 years, father of five children, with 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He attended Rhema Christian Center when his over the road permitted. He shared his faith with whomever crossed his path. He was the godfather of this family. The family loved and respected him.

Scouting was Doug's passion for 36 years. He received a number of awards for his leadership including the Silver Beaver, which is the highest honor a Boy Scouts of America Council can give to a volunteer, recognizing their exceptional service to Scouting. Each year Doug willing gave up one week of his vacation time to take his scouts to summer camp. He spent countless hours and weekends planning and taking the boys camping and on field trips. He was most excited when he took the boys white water rafting. He felt it was important for his inner city boys to experience the reward of being in nature. Doug turned out 34 Eagle Scouts in the 36 years of scouting, including three of his sons, Doug, Senaway and Joachim, his brother-in-law, Carl C. Fields, and his cousin, Phil Peaks. He had a great impact on a number of young men. His greatest joy was when they would come back and tell him how much Scouting impacted their lives. Doug was also fond of Mickey Mouse. Every three years he took his family to Disney World.

Preceded in death by his father, Matthew Jack Bailey, mother, Betty (Evans) Bailey, stepmother, Adele (Pryor) Bailey.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 56 years, Naomi (Fields) Bailey. He leaves a legacy through his children, Delores A. Bailey, Douglas T. Bailey, Senaway T (Rochelle) Bailey, Joachim A (Lindsey) Bailey, Joakima Bailey; grandchildren, Taneisha R (Kenny) Battle, Douglas T Bailey, Jr., Dorian Allan Bailey-Burton, Ayanna M. Bailey, Senaway T. Bailey, Jr., Joachim A. Bailey, Jr., Sakai Q. Bailey, Kaimir J. Bailey, Vonte D. Jackson, Vichim L. Jackson; great-grandchildren, Braylen M. Bailey, Kennedy Battle; brother, Michael (Denise) Bailey; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernadette Williams, Carla Bryson, Sharon Jeter, Beonita Williams, Sandra (Glenn) Herring, Teresa Fields, Elizabeth (William) Watkins, William (Susan) Fields, Carl C. (Cindy) Fields; special cousin, Dennis Hartsoe; special friend, Charlotte Herring Jones and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Doug, we will miss you!