James Bailey Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Bailey (Muncie, Indiana), who passed away on March 23, 2026 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Bailey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James W. Bailey and Dorothy P. Bailey (Tompkins); his granddaughters, Annie and Caroline Clark; and his siblings-in-law, Norma Waltz (Don), Alice Canaday (Frank), Burl Keys Jr. and Dave Ritchie.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Bailey (Keys); his daughters, Julie Bowers (David) and Jill Clark (John); his grandchildren, Justin Journay (Chelsee), Jordan Bowers, Jennifer Bowers and Gwendolyn Clark; his great grandchildren, Meya Journay, Jade Barajas and Ira Journay; and his sisters, Jane Lockard (Ed) and Janet Ritchie. He is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Yorktown United Methodist Church, that Jim and Nancy attended for many years, P.O. Box 217, Yorktown, IN 47396, or the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 1236, Muncie, IN 47308.
