YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – William Thomas Bailey, Jr., “Tom,” a lifelong resident of Salem, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.
He was born on January 28, 1945 in Salem.
Tom served his country in the United States Navy and worked at Mullins / American Standard.
As a long-time member of Salem Elks Lodge # 305, everyone who knew Tom appreciated his humor and his “go big or go home” attitude to enjoy life to the fullest. Friends and family will think of him and smile.
He leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife, Erzsebet (nee Farkas) Bailey. Tom leaves the family in the loving care of the next generation of Robin Renner (Donna), Amy Miranda (Frank), Elizabeth Kopanski (James), Sheryl Sowers, Andrea Renner (Elizabeth) and Scott Sowers.
Tom joins the fame, his parents William T. Bailey, Sr. and Martha (Schmid) Bailey Redden and his sisters Nancy K. Renner and Sally L. Sowers.
He will be fondly remembered by his great nieces and great nephews Mindy, Frank Jr., Angeline, Jack, Paige and Jenna.
A memorial service with an elk service will be held at the Stark Memorial on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., led by Reverend Aimee Raymond. Please adhere to the CDC guidelines.
The funeral will take place in Grandview Cemetery.
If you are unable to attend, you can show your support by participating in our free Hugs From Home program, where your message will be posted on a balloon in the chapel to remind family of your love and support www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
You can now share your considerations and memories among the family with a recorded video message www.starkmemorial.com/virtualhugs.
To view Tom’s obituary, send flowers, or offer condolences, visit www.starkmemorial.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Thomas Bailey Jr., please visit our flower shop.
A TV Tribute will air Tuesday June 1 at the following approximate times: 6:43 am on WYTV, 9:32 am on WKBN, 10:58 am on FOX, and 8:12 pm on MyYTV.
