Bernard S. Bailey

August 27, 1950 - October 4, 2019

Bernard Bailey was born on August 27, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama to William and Rebecca Bailey. In 1962, the Bailey family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida and began a new chapter in this journey through this life. Bernard was the fifth sibling in the family and was educated in the school systems of Pinellas and Lee County and attended Dunbar High School in Ft. Myers, Florida. Bernard's Father ushered him as well as many of his siblings into the workplace as teenagers working for Morrison's cafeteria in Ft. Myers. From there he landed many odd jobs and loved painting and masonry. He worked on many projects and took pride in his craftsmanship. Bernard had a heart of gold and was always willing to offer a helping hand. The light of Bernard's life was family and he was always jovial and comical at times. Bernard was preceded in death by parents William and Rebecca Bailey, brothers, Ralph and Thomas “Ramu”. He leaves a legacy of love and compassion for all mankind shared by… ❖ son, Brian Bigelow; ❖ daughter, Setha Curry; ❖ brothers William Bailey Jr (Mary), Milton, John, Oliver, James, Bobby (Tangela), Louis (Sheila); and sisters Loretta Bailey-Glover, Margaret, Sharon; and ❖ a host of nieces, nephews and grandchildren, other relatives and friends. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7