Howard W Bailey

Mr. Howard W. Bailey, 83, of Huntersville, NC died Saturday January 1, 2011 at the Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home where he had resided for the past 10 years. Born July 10, 1927 in Montgomery County Maryland, he was the son of Leona and Gordon Bailey.

He was a World War II US Navy Veteran, retired from the City of Rockville Maryland, Customer Service Department. Mr. Bailey enjoyed a long career in the financial services industry including factoring, insurance and executive search placement.

Mr. Bailey is survived by one brother, David Bailey and niece Bonnie Mills of Daytona Florida; daughter, Rose Bailey and partner Jay Lesemann of Huntersville; daughter Brenda Bailey of Charlotte , daughter Shelia Dillon and spouse, Bob Dillon of Mooresville; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. Bailey was an avid tennis player and golfer. He loved to read and continued to research his passion for options trading and wealth management strategies. He treasured frequent visits from his great-grandchildren, Tessa, Ainsley and Austin.

The family would like to thank all of the personal caregivers and staff at Huntersville Oaks. Over the past ten years, these special individuals in all areas have provided a caring and supportive extended family to Mr. Bailey. We will miss you all.

Private memorial services for the family and the staff will be held in the Chapel of Huntersville Oaks. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Huntersville Oaks Residents Council.