Bill G. Bailey

Billy George Bailey, 85, of Muskogee, was born February 4, 1936 in Fort Gibson to George and Elizabeth (Cook) Bailey and was promoted to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Muskogee. Bill received his formal education at Fort Gibson and Muskogee Public Schools, and furthered his education at Northeastern State University receiving a bachelor’s degree. He joined the United States Army on September 8, 1954 and received an Honorable Discharge on September 6, 1957. On June 15, 1962, Bill married his best friend, Dana Webber, in Oklahoma City. He started a 30-year career with the Federal Aviation Administration. Bill spent 20 years in Washington, D.C. as a Logistics Division Manager and the last 10 years at the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, retiring in 1990 as Assistant Depot Manager. Having a strong faith in Jesus Christ, Bill became a Commissioned Pastor for the Presbyterian Church. Bill pastored the Fort Gibson Presbyterian Church for many years. Bill and Dana were still very active in their Church with Bill preaching the Sunday before his passing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner and a proud member of the Frank Gladd American Legion Post #20 in Fort Gibson. Bill loved to read, knew his history, was very smart and kind. He was the most non-judgmental person. He will be missed by many. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Lucy Cook and Frank and Ethel Bailey; paternal parents, George and Regina Bailey; maternal parents, Tommy and Elizabeth Hamilton; cousin, Ray Jan Cook and many lifelong friends. He is survived by his wife, Dana of the home; daughters, Ann Bailey of Springfield, VA and Pamela Bailey of Oklahoma City, OK; brothers, David Bailey of Fort Gibson, OK; T.J. Hamilton of Muskogee, OK; and Danny Hamilton and wife, Deanna of Seminole, OK; sister, Jeanne Ford and husband, Rick of Oklahoma City, OK; sister-in-law, Zelma Hayes and husband, Sherman; nephews, David Bailey and Neill Toomay; nieces, Leslie Bailey Maker, Neisha Bailey Wilson, Dana Toomay and Melissa Daniel; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. In lieu of flowers, Bill's family request memorial contributions be made in Bill's name to the Fort Gibson First Presbyterian Church PO Box 1563 Fort Gibson, OK 74434. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home with family receiving friends 5PM-7PM. A celebration of Bill’s life will be 1PM Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Gibson with Reverend Norlan Scrudder officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery at 2:30PM with Full Military Honors. Don Cook, Joe Cookson, Marty McConnell and Bob Pugh will serve as honorary casket bearers. The family of Billy George Bailey has entrusted his care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Bill G. Bailey

February 4, 1936 - October 28, 2021