David Eugene Bailey, age 90, of Madison, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Lantern of Madison. He was born August 10, 1931 in Warren, OH., the son of Joseph and Thelma (Stroud) Bailey. He married Delores M. Jopko on December 8, 1951 in Madison.

He was a lifelong Madison resident and served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He worked in the forging department of True Temper for 33 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and enjoyed working in his garden and yard and also enjoyed working with wood, having built 14 homes in the Madison area. He was a very hard worker and could fix almost anything.

He is survived by his son, David (Loretta) Bailey of Virginia; granddaughter, Rebecca Bailey; great-grandson, Zachary; brother, Glenn (Frances) Bailey; sister, Donna Jacobson (David); special friends, Bob and Pam Thompson; and the staff at Dean’s Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores; parents; son, Jack; brothers, Bill and Robert Bailey.

Friends will be received Sunday, 3-5 p.m., June 5, 2022 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. A Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, June 6, at the Behm Funeral Home.

Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family.  Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com