Dorman L Bailey Obituary

ADRIAN: Dorman L. Bailey, age 75, of Adrian died Tuesday, June 22, 2004,
at his home with his loving family. He was born Jan. 15, 1929, in
Adrian, to Lyle and Mildred Bailey. Dorman was in 4-H during his teenage
years. He raised all kinds of animals, including draft horses and a
reserve grand champion steer at the Michigan State Fair. He graduated
from Adrian High School in 1947 and attended classes in agriculture at
Michigan State College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 in
Europe and Germany and was a member of the North Adrian Grange for more
than 50 years. In addition to farming he also worked at the former Hurd
Lock Co., Merillat, Budd Co., and retired from Jacobs Plastics. After
retirement, he worked five years for his nephew who owned Adrian
Insulators, but farming was his first love. In his retirement, he
enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and helping his neighbors. Dorman is
survived by two daughters, Debra Bailey of Traverse City, Mich., and
Karen Woodruff of Adrian; three grandchildren, Roy, Nicholas and Thomas
Woodruff of Adrian; two sisters, his twin Dorothy (Dwayne) Hunt of
Tavares, Fla., and Joyce Patterson of Adrian. He was preceded in death
by his parents and a brother in infancy. At his request, cremation has
taken place and there will be no services. Donations may be made to the
family or Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements are under the direction of
the Anderson Funeral Home.