Bomba "Dale" Bailey, 59, of South Avenue, Princeton, departed this life on Monday morning, January 23, 2012, after battling cancer to enter into the presence of his Lord and Savior. Born June 14, 1952 in Princeton, he was the son of the late Lyle Don Bailey Sr. and Ruby J. Radford Bailey. Dale was a graduate of Princeton High School. Dale was a former employee for the Dove Sign Company and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 29 years of service as a machine operator. Dale was a member of the Lilly Grove Baptist Church in Princeton. Dale was a people-person. He enjoyed being around and talking to people wherever he went. He loved to ride his Harley and spend time working in his garage. There was a special place in Dale's heart for animals, it did not matter what kind it was, he would bring them home. Dale was very devoted to his family and loved his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four-legged friend, his golden retriever, "Sunshine." Those left to cherish the memory, his companion and wife of 44 years, Tonja Marlene Dove Bailey; two children and their spouses, Lorri and Shane Carosi of Princeton and S. Sgt. Nathaniel and Michele Bailey of 29 Palms, CA; two grandchildren that held the keys to his heart, Mackenzey "Birdie," Ethan "E.E." and a grandchild that will arrive just anytime now, that is named Jett; two siblings and spouses, Lyle Don and Judy Mae Bailey Jr. and Anna and Doug Neal, all of Princeton; a host of nieces and nephews, and a special sister-in-law , Brenda Collier of Hilton Head, SC. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dale Bailey will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, with Pastor Bruce Woodson officiating The family has honored Dale's request, and his body has been cremated.
(Obituary from Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center.)