David Allen Bailey

David Allen Bailey, 79, husband of 59 years to Judy Carlton Bailey, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

          Mr. Bailey was born in Frankfort, Kentucky to the late Earl B. and Elinor Watkins Bailey.  He was a graduate of Franklin County High School and retired from the Kentucky State Government after 31 years of service.

          Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Lynnette Bailey-Watts, of Frankfort; son, Christopher David (Ashley) Bailey, of Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren, Elle Watts, Tate Bailey, Nolan Bailey, Taylor Henry, Emery Bailey, and Evelyn Bailey; two brothers, Larry Bailey, of Colorado, and Jerry Lee Bailey, of Owenton, KY; and sister, Mary Ellen Samples, of Frankfort.

          He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Bailey.

          Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Coleman Roach, Bro. Jeff Eaton, and Mark Studler officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.  Visitation starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service.

          Pallbearers are John Sparks, Steve Samples, Nolan Bailey, Jerry Lee Bailey, Jay Vedelli, Kevin Sandifer, and Leroy Gipson.  Honorary bearers are John Roach, Bobby Spencer, Steve Sea, Jerry Samples, Johnny Spencer, Mike Burchfield, and Larry Bailey.

          Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital at stjude.org or the ALS Foundation at donations@als.org.

Gash Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with final care.

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