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Ollie Bailey Obituary

Ollie Bailey, Jr., 85, of Topeka, passed away on February 6, 2019.

He is survived by sons, Rick (Jane) Bailey, of Lawrence, KS, and Brad (Rita) Bailey of Topeka; grandchildren, Ryan (Shannon), Derek (Jackie), Tyler, Cole, and Matt; and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Emma, Ollie, and Britton.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka. Burial with military honors will follow at Topeka Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

To view a complete obituary and to leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 10, 2019.
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Rick, Brad & all of Mr. Bailey'so family and friends, please accept Elena's & my deepest heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences on his passing.
Take comfort in the knowledge that he and your Mother, the love of his life as back together again, together with other family & friends that have gone before him together with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Rick, Brad please know that even though we may not be with you physically in your time of sorrow, we are with you spiritually, keeping him, your Mom & all of your family in our thoughts & prayers.
May he Rest In Peace.

Pete Jr & Elena Tavared

February 16, 2019

Jr, was a kind, intelligent, thoughtful person, and just such a good man. All the years we had him in our family he was an active gift.

Patricia Marvin

February 12, 2019

May the God of peace give comfort, support and bless the family during this difficult time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rom. 15:33

R C

February 10, 2019

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