September 26, 1940 – November 23, 2012

Butch Bailey, 72, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Grandview Park Funeral Home.

Butch was born September 26, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to Merle and Ruby Darlene (See) Bailey. He went to work with his father at an early age and became an electrician. Butch was a member of Local 347 Electrical Union. He enjoyed music, drinking coffee, eating cookies, hunting, fishing, playing the slot machines and watching football. He was a big Packer and Hawkeye fan. His family meant the world to Butch and he loved to spend time with them.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; children: Tim (Angie) Bailey of Grimes, Tammy (Frankie) Ezzio of Des Moines, Tina (Ed) Beard of Des Moines; grandchildren: Adam Ezzio, Aaron (Ashley) Ezzio, Sarah Beard, Scott Beard; great grandchildren: Aubree Ezzio, Autumn Ezzio; sister, Jeri (Clifford) Stephenson of St. Charles, IA; brother, Daryl (Kathy) Bailey of Des Moines. Butch was preceded in death by his brother David.

Memorial contributions may be made to Butch’s family in his memory.

Arrangements by Iles Funeral Homes ~ Grandview Park Chapel.

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Iles Funeral Homes

Grandview Park Chapel

3211 Hubbell Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50317

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