5/28/1946 - 12/9/2021
Irwin Paul Bailey, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on
Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home in Portland.
Irwin was born
on May 28, 1946, in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Clarence and Thelma
(Milligan) Bailey. Irwin attended Bryant High School and graduated from
Portland High School. Irwin worked at Portland Forge for 44 years. Irwin was
a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church where he served as worship leader
for many years. He married Cheryl Lynn Strable on October 1, 1972.
Survivors include:
His wife of 49 years: Cheryl Lynn Bailey –
Portland, Indiana
3 sons: Clayton Bailey – Portland, Indiana
Douglas Loren Bailey (wife Shawna) – Ossian, Indiana
David Paul
Bailey – San Diego, California
Grandchildren: Madeline, Mariah,
Jaycee, Sean and Cooper Bailey
Briana, Christopher, Mercedes and
Alexis Bailey
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and
Thelma Bailey, and a sister Mary Lu Bye.
Visitation will be held on
Monday from 12-2 p.m. at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 1238 W. 450 S.,
Portland, Indiana 47371. Services to celebrate Irwin’s life will follow at 2
p.m. on Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery,
west of Bryant.
Memorials may be directed towards New Covenant
Fellowship Church or missionary Jessica Tomlinson through New Covenant
Fellowship Church.
Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home;
December 10, 2021
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery