November 20, 1934 – July 15, 2023
Our Beloved Dad, Belford (B.J.) Bailey passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2023. He was 88 years old. Born in Graham, Oklahoma November 20, 1934.
In his early years, he was a door-to-door Bible salesman, welder, mechanic, fireman, policeman and concrete manager, just to name a few. He took an early retirement as an electrician from Salt River Project.
Dad also enjoyed many years of camping, hunting and fishing with his family. He was a wonderful Husband for 68 years, wonderful Dad and wonderful Granddad. He will be sorely missed by all.
We have received many notes from family and friends of how he made a positive impact in their lives; such a beautiful legacy. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Jane Bailey; his Dad, Belford; Mother, Virgie; three brothers, Joe, Aubrey, Leroy; and two sisters, Violet and Cleta.
He leaves behind his son, Michael Joe Bailey of Lewiston, Idaho; son James Mark Bailey of Gilbert, Arizona; daughter, Micki Joy Bailey-Moore of Mesa, Arizona; his Grandson, Andrew Jay Moore of Chandler, Arizona; his sister, Veda Chancellor of Clayton, Oklahoma, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no services.
