Jeffrey S. Bailey

Jeffrey S. Bailey, age 45, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home in Portland.

Jeff was born on June 14, 1975 in Portland, the son of Alan and Brenda (Bowers) Bailey.  He graduated from Jay County High School and worked at Pizza Hut, Pizza King and Dicks Pizza all of Portland.  Jeff enjoyed wood working and building electronics.  With these talents he was known for building instruments and other items that his family and friends have enjoyed.

Survivors include:

His mother:  Brenda Bailey – Portland

His siblings:  Michael Bailey (wife Lori) – Portland

Sara Nibarger (husband Josh) – Portland

Andrew Bailey (wife McKenzie) – Portland

Leah Ross  - Portland

His grandmother:  Barbara Bailey – Grand Rapids, Michigan

He was known as Uncle Jeffy to Nichole Thompson (husband Brandon) and their daughter Riley, Kristy Foster and her son Drayden, William Petit, Zoey Porter, Keiara and Logan Nibarger, Jathon, Alana and Alivia Bailey, Dayton, Gracie, Larissa and Maverick Ross.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Bailey.

Visitation will be held Monday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Jeff’s life will follow at 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.