John Paul Bailey Obituary
In loving memory of John Paul Bailey (Tallahassee, Florida), born in Bainbridge, Georgia, who departed this world on March 1, 2026 at the age of 79. John Paul leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Paul Bailey to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, John Paul is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John Paul's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his mother Winifred Cutts Bailey; and his brothers, George David Bailey, Joseph Stanley Bailey and Robert E. Bailey. He is survived by: his wife Donna Harper; his stepdaughter Marlow Shams Hudson; his stepgrandsons, Alex and Zachary Hudson; and his siblings, Frances Bailey Powell, Barbara Bailey Traylor (Ronny), Sandra Bailey Davis (Tommy) and Jimmy Bailey (Patricia Croft). He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Tallahassee National Cemetery (5015 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311).
