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. 

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