F. Scott Bailey Sr.
F. Scott Bailey Sr., 89, of West Deer Township, went to be with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
He was born in Morningside and was the son of the late Frank B. and M. Edith (Alcott) Bailey.
At the age of 10, he moved with his family to their farm in West Deer, and had lived there for the rest of his life in the house he built on that farm property.
He began his working career with his father in his father's business, Frank B. Bailey Heating and Roofing, and then worked as a carpenter in construction and building and installing kitchen cabinets.
He was a 1949 graduate of West Deer High School.
Scott served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of corporal.He was an active member of Dorseyville Alliance Church in Dorseyville, where he taught adult Sunday school classes and also served as an elder.Scott enjoyed reading and spending time at their camp on Edinboro Lake, and traveling with his wife to many of the states in their truck camper.His greatest joy in his life was teaching Bible studies in many different homes, which he was invited to do. He also taught the Bible in his and his wife's home.Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, N. Jean (Stepp) Bailey; his son, F. Scott (Kathy Makara) Bailey; his granddaughters, Anna (Dan) Allshouse and Lauren (Brennan) Vasquez; his grandsons, Andrew Scott (Rashell) Bailey and Mark T. Bailey; his great-grandchildren, Jordan Allshouse and Carson Allshouse; his sister, Janet Hohman of Saxonburg; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to Scott's parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dana Mark Bailey and his brother, Donald Bailey.BAILEY — Because of the pandemic, a public memorial service is not possible for F. Scott Bailey Sr., who died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.His wife, Jean would appreciate it that if anyone who knew Scott could share a memory of his life and to please send them to her at Jean Bailey, 4756 Bakerstown Culmerville Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.Arrangements were entrusted to Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer.In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions in Scott's name be sent to the Dorseyville Alliance Church, 3703 Saxonburg Blvd., Dorseyville, PA 15238.Please visit www.siwicki-yanickofh.com.
