Edward Anthony Bailey Col. (Ret) USMC

Edward (Ed) Bailey, a man of honor and integrity, received his call to go home to be with his Lord and his Savior on March 24, 2018. His passing was peaceful and many members of his large and loving family surrounded him as he went to his new home. A very large hole has been left in our hearts that only time will heal.

Ed was born in Philadelphia, PA. on November 3, 1924, the son of Joan Mulvihill Bailey and Edward Riley Bailey of Rydal, PA. He was the eldest of 11 children. He was the nephew of Col. E.R. Bradley of Lexington, Ky, and Palm Beach, FL; owner of four Kentucky Derby winners. He graduated from Abington High School where he met Joy Rogers, the love of his life. He graduated from Duke University and entered the military in 1942.

Ed had a fulfilling and distinguished career. He was truly a Marine’s Marine dedicated to the Corps serving with honor and he loved and respected all who served with him. His Commands were always challenging, and he often said being a Marine was the best job in the world! He served 27 years and ascended to the rank of Colonel. After retiring from the service he joined Marriott Corporation where he held several executive positions in the hotel Industry.

Ed and Joy retired to Port St. Lucie, FL in 1980. He was an avid bowler and had his season tickets to the Mets! He loved all sports that were played with a ball and loudly cheered his teams.

Ed and Joy just celebrated 73 years of a made-in-heaven marriage, full of countless adventures and wonderful memories. He leaves behind Joy and their six children, Merilee Landrigan (Bob), Wendy Hoge (Geof), Edward Jr. (Karen), Roger (Marsha), Robin Pelensky (Mark) and Joy Russen (John), in addition to 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, all who feel blessed to call this wonderful, special man, Dad and Ole Dad.

He loved his family and he loved life! He lit up a room just by walking in to it. Saying “goodbye” is beyond difficult. Psalm 27:4 “The one thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.”

Visitation 3-4:30 PM, Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Aycock Life Celebration Center at Tradition, 12571 SW Tradition Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL. 34987.

Memorial Service and Inurnment on Monday, April 23, 2018, 1:00 PM at Forest Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park., 2001 SW Murphy Rd., Palm City, FL 34990