BOBBY J. BAILEY

On November 22nd, I lost my best friend. Bobby and I married July 12, 1980, and from our union were blessed with a precious son of whom we shared 3 ½ wonderful years. As I say goodbye, there is a little boy standing at Heaven's Gate with arms open wide to welcome his daddy Home. At Heaven's glorious reunion with our son, Jerid, is Bobby's dad, Robert Bailey and dad-in-Iaw, Herbert Pennington. Left to cherish the memories: wife Brenda Bailey; mother and mother-in-law Betty Bailey and Ruth Pennington; his family Wallace & Renee Bailey, Judy & Paul Goodlink, Mike & Jennifer Pennington, Janet and Terry Hagood; and Ebony, his canine shadow. So proud to be called uncle by Christie Pate, Ryne Goodlink, Amanda, Avery, & Tyler Clement, Amy and Logan Beck, Scott, Kalee, and Luke Pennington, Blair and Bailey Hagood. A special thank you to Byrun and Faye Davis for your friendship and support. Retired from US Steel Oak Grove Mines, he was proud to be a part of the brotherhood. He enjoyed camping and fishing but gained most pleasure in creating and forging Damascus knives. In addition to forging knives, he loved to forge friendships. Bobby asked those that do not know Christ as their personal savior to "make it right" as he wants friendships formed here on earth to continue through eternity. Relationship is the most important of all words. Our relationship with God, our spouse, our family, friends, the people we meet, and, yes, with our furry friends is not only rewarding, but empowering. Our family is blessed with a special relationship with the doctors and nurses of UAB downtown. You are truly angels in uniform. A special thank you to UAB Kidney Transplant - you gave Bobby a decade of life, his family a decade of memories. The visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the Funeral Home, with Bro. Waymon Ashley and Bro. Danny Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Alabama Kidney Foundation or Humane Society of your choice. "Be a blood or organ donor - all it costs is a little love."

BOBBY J. BAILEY

November 22, 2015