David A. Bailey

David A. Bailey, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at home after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on May 6, 1942 in Salem, Ohio, David was the son of the late Don T. Bailey, Sr. and Clara R. Waddell. He earned a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science from the University of Dayton. He was a high school teacher, a timber cutter, a trapper and avid outdoorsman, a dedicated father with a sense of humor and a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survived by a son, D. Mitchell (Kano) Bailey of Tokyo, Japan and four daughters, Daphne (Dr. Derek) Hollingsworth, Sunny L. Rutan of St. Clairsville, OH, Dorothy (Eric) Lollathin and Bianca C. Bailey of Gallipolis, OH; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sandra G. Borrow of Cornelia, GA and Joyce W. Bailey of Ft. Myers, FL. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his first wife and son in 1973, Gretchen S. Young and Christopher M. Bailey, and his second wife in 2015, Barbara A. Copas; and brother, Don T. Bailey, Jr. Due to inclement weather the funeral service on Saturday, February 5, 2022 has been cancelled. A memorial service is being planned for May 7, 2022. Details to follow.. Burial will be at 11:00 am in Grove Hill Cemetery in Hanoverton, OH Sunday, February 6, 2022. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's name to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or https://www.nationalmssociety.org Family requests for future posterity- a sincere letter written as if to Dave, reminding him how you know him and memories you have of him. Dave was a rascal so no need to sugar coat any experiences. The "Letters to Dave" will be compiled into a memory book for his grand and great- grandchildren. They can be emailed or sent via mail. Dorothy_l@hotmail.com "Letters to Dave" 11 Lakeview Court Bidwell, Oh 45614 Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.