Loren Edwin Bailey, 91, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.
Loren was born April 8, 1927, in Tamaroa, Ill., to the late Albert and Margaret McIntyre Bailey.
He enlisted on March 19, 1945, into the United States Navy and served as seaman first class in World War II. He received a Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal and an Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. On July 24, 1946, Loren received an honorable discharge from the Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois.
On Dec. 20, 1948, Loren was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Patsy J. Hampsey, in Chicago, Ill., after walking in snow up to their knees for two blocks to the pastor’s home to be wed. To their union came one of his greatest joys: being a father to four children: Larry Gene, Pamela Mae, Sheree Kay and Donna Ruth. He was thrilled with his beloved children, whom he adored.
His children greatly appreciated the many sacrifices he made for them and will forever be indebted to him. It has been their honor and privilege to help care for him in his later years.
A man of many talents, Loren was gifted at writing poems and sharing his love for Jesus to many. Songs of praise were always being sung around him. He could sing for hours and loved traditional hymns. Loren will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but they are comforted in knowing that he is at home with his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Surviving are his daughters, Pamela (husband Mike) Edens, Tulsa, Okla., and Donna (husband, the Rev. John) Marsten, Foley, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Melinda Bailey, New Palestine; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Bailey; a son, Larry Bailey; a daughter, Sheree Konkle; a grandson, Daniel Konkle; and many brothers and sisters, along with his mother and father, Albert and Margaret Bailey.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today, Aug. 28, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, with visitation for 30 minutes prior. The Rev. Kevin Joyce and Pastor Denny Bollenbacher will be officiating.
Military honors at the funeral home will be performed by members of American Legion Post 49, VFW Post 1126 and the United States Navy.
Private burial will take place Wednesday, Aug. 29, in Marion National Cemetery.
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