Eugene William Bailey's Obituary
BAILEY, EUGENE WILLIAM Passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 10, 2012 at 92 years young. Gene was born April 13, 1919 in Evanston, IL. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas and obtained a business degree from SMU. He earned his CPA certification in 1949. His 60 year’s career was spent in the airline industry, including an executive position on the Board of Directors of Pioneer Airlines. His hobbies were gardening, golf and ballroom dancing. Most important to him though was his family. He was preceded in death by the love of his live, Lucille, his wife of 53 years. He is survived by daughter Pam Bailey, son and daughter-in-law Mike and Vicky Bailey, 3 grandchildren, Christopher and wife Gianina, Matthew, Jennifer and 2 great grandchildren. Gene was a loving, wise, generous and gentle soul, who will be missed dearly by his family and the many people who loved him. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 13, from 6-8PM at Restland Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at Restland’s Wildwood Chapel on Wednesday, March 14 at 3PM.
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