Richard W. Bailey

Richard Williams “Dick” Bailey, 87, of Naples, Florida passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Avow Frances Georgeson Hospice House. Formerly of Dublin, Ohio, he had been a winter resident of Fort Myers Beach for many years before moving permanently to Naples seven years ago. Born November 7, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Walter Engle Bailey and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Bailey. Also preceded in death by daughter Carol Lynn Bailey, sister Barbara Elizabeth Klein, and brother Walter Engle Bailey, Jr. (“Bud”). He was a 1951 graduate of Columbus North High School where he was President of National Honor Society and Toastmasters Club and a member of the varsity golf and debate teams. He earned both his B.A. in Political Science and law degree from The Ohio State University and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Delta Phi Law fraternities. He was involved in many campus activities including Student Senate, Forensic Society, Buckeye Political Party, secretary-treasurer of his law class, and VP of the Block “O” organization. Stationed in New Hampshire, Tokyo, and Las Vegas, Dick served in the JAG Corps of the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1963, completing his military career as a Captain. He practiced law for fifty years in both Worthington, OH and Fort Myers Beach, FL. Most importantly, Dick was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and invites you to accept the Good News that God loves you and wants you to know Him through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, he served on the HR Committee and participated in Chancel Choir, Tuesday Singers, and the Order of Saint Luke. For most of his life he was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Worthington, OH where he served on the Church Council, Treasurer, and leader of Bible studies and men’s ministries. Before moving to Naples, Dick was a member of Northwest Presbyterian Church in Dublin, OH. Dick was also active in the Fourth Day Christian Movements: Cum Christo, Kairos, and the Great Banquet, served on several teams, and in three reunion groups. He volunteered as an Allied Attorney for The Alliance Defending Freedom Group (ADF), as President of Worthington Sertoma and Worthington Chamber of Commerce. Golf was his passion, inspiring him to be a charter member of Worthington Hills Country Club, Worthington, OH; Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH; West Bay Golf Club, Estero, FL and a member at Imperial Golf Club in Naples, FL. He accomplished four holes-in-one over his lifetime and was a member of The Geezer’s Golf Group. Survivors include his beloved wife, Deborah Spielman Bailey; children, Cynthia Bailey (Jim) Roberts of Worthington, OH, Pamela Bailey (Gary) Marinko of Wilmington, NC, and Richard Laurence Bailey of Spokane, WA; stepson, John Mark Saunders of Delaware, OH; grandchildren, Bradley Spencer Roberts, James Evans Roberts, Jr. (“Jake”), and Eleanor Carol Roberts; niece and nephews, Liz Klein of Lakewood, WA, Steve Klein of Fallon, NV, and Rick (Jana) Klein of Ammon, ID. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. An additional service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021, Debbie’s and Dick’s 29th anniversary. The service will be at All Saints Lutheran Church, 6770 N High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 where they had been married 29 years ago on May 1, 1992. This service will be available by livestream: Memorial Service for Richard W. Bailey https://youtu.be/aua-DRAAKns and also available on the church’s YouTube channel www.SaintsOnHigh.org. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dick’s name to the Mission Fund at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs at the address above. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Richard W. Bailey

November 7, 1933 - April 10, 2021