Final Salute

SALEM — John E. Bailey, 73, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born Oct. 19, 1947, in Lisbon, son of the late George and Dorothy Fatherly Bailey.

John worked as a packer with Eljers. He served in the military with the Marines and Navy Seabees, and served in Vietnam. John served on the Salem Auxiliary Police Department and was a lifelong member of The Italian American Club. He was also a member of the V.F.V., AMVETS and the American Legion. In his free time, he enjoyed antique cars and ham radios.

His wife, Barbara Lynn Leone Bailey, whom he married Feb. 22, 1969, preceded him in death Nov. 27, 2016.

John is survived by his son, Eric (Esther) Bailey Sr. of Salem; four grandchildren, Eric (Jeanie) Bailey Jr. of Athens, Tenn., Ethan Bailey of Salem, Cheyenne Harrison of Salem and Christian (Ashley) Scahill of Salem; four great-grandchildren, Bentley, Bryson, Anna and Eli; and a brother, Robert Allen Fatherly of Salem.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, George Bailey.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Edwards officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leetonia. Military honors will be accorded by the Salem Honor Guard.

The family would like to thank Patriot Home Care and Patriot House Calls for their care and compassion.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.