Floyd Elzworth Bailey, eldest son of George W. and Saphrona Linsley Bailey, was born on a farm south of Bruning, Nebraska, July 14, 1884, and passed away at the hospital in Hebron, Nebraska, September 14, 1962, at the age of 78 years and two months. The family moved from Bruning to Carleton, where he attended country school at old District 13, east of Carleton. After a few years he went to Beatrice Business College for further study. He has been a member of the Brethren Church and Gavel Lodge No. 199 A.F. & A.M. at Carleton for many years. On March 18, 1908, he was united in marriage to Mary Ough. During the first seven years of their married life the couple resided in the Bruning and Belvidere communities, then moved to the Carleton community, where they have lived for more than 47 years. Five children were born to this union--- Wilma (Mrs. Harold Bice) of Carleton, Thelma (Mrs. Reuben Griffith) of Boise, Ida., LaVerne ( Mrs. Oscar Goodman) of Sacramento, Calif., George of Grand Island, and Don of Kimball. Floyd was preceded in death by his mother, father, one brother, Earl, and two sisters, Ethel Wilson and Maude A. Livings.
In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by four brothers, E. Preston Bailey of Lincoln, James L. of Carleton, Thurston V. of the U.S. Veterans Hospital at Sheridan, Wyo., and Russell M. of Omaha; two sisters, Ollie Jean Bates of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jennie L. Lietsch of Carleton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Floyd enjoyed his family, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had an eager interest in all aspects of farming and work with livestock. He loved his community, its churches and schools; and constantly stressed their importance in the rearing of his family. He enjoyed sports and working with young boys. He spent many happy hours with young people engaged in active sports. He will be greatly missed by his family and community. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Sylvus Flora, were held on Monday, Sept. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church in Carleton.
Mrs. JoAnn Row sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset" Pianist was Mrs. Delores Graul. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside in the Carleton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harlan Horner, Allen Betty, Lawrence Bedford, Norman Walker, Don Wilder and Warren Voss.
The Thayer County Banner-Journal
Bruning, Nebraska20 Sep 1962, Thu • Page 4
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Floyd and Mary Lou (Ough) Bailey were long time
residents of Carleton. They raised their family of five:
Wilma, Thelma, LaVern, Donald and George.
Floyd and Mary lived on a farm east of Carleton
where he farmed and was a cattle buyer and seller.
The family was sports players, fans and loved
music. Floyd was the catcher for the Carleton baseball team.
They were hard working, church going people and
left a lot of memories for all of us.
In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by four brothers, E. Preston Bailey of Lincoln, James L. of Carleton, Thurston V. of the U.S. Veterans Hospital at Sheridan, Wyo., and Russell M. of Omaha; two sisters, Ollie Jean Bates of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jennie L. Lietsch of Carleton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Floyd enjoyed his family, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had an eager interest in all aspects of farming and work with livestock. He loved his community, its churches and schools; and constantly stressed their importance in the rearing of his family. He enjoyed sports and working with young boys. He spent many happy hours with young people engaged in active sports. He will be greatly missed by his family and community. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Sylvus Flora, were held on Monday, Sept. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church in Carleton.
Mrs. JoAnn Row sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset" Pianist was Mrs. Delores Graul. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside in the Carleton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harlan Horner, Allen Betty, Lawrence Bedford, Norman Walker, Don Wilder and Warren Voss.
The Thayer County Banner-Journal
Bruning, Nebraska20 Sep 1962, Thu • Page 4
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Floyd and Mary Lou (Ough) Bailey were long time
residents of Carleton. They raised their family of five:
Wilma, Thelma, LaVern, Donald and George.
Floyd and Mary lived on a farm east of Carleton
where he farmed and was a cattle buyer and seller.
The family was sports players, fans and loved
music. Floyd was the catcher for the Carleton baseball team.
They were hard working, church going people and
left a lot of memories for all of us.
Floyd Elzworth Bailey, eldest son of George W. and Saphrona Linsley Bailey, was born on a farm south of Bruning, Nebraska, July 14, 1884, and passed away at the hospital in Hebron, Nebraska, September 14, 1962, at the age of 78 years and two months. The family moved from Bruning to Carleton, where he attended country school at old District 13, east of Carleton. After a few years he went to Beatrice Business College for further study. He has been a member of the Brethren Church and Gavel Lodge No. 199 A.F. & A.M. at Carleton for many years. On March 18, 1908, he was united in marriage to Mary Ough. During the first seven years of their married life the couple resided in the Bruning and Belvidere communities, then moved to the Carleton community, where they have lived for more than 47 years. Five children were born to this union--- Wilma (Mrs. Harold Bice) of Carleton, Thelma (Mrs. Reuben Griffith) of Boise, Ida., LaVerne ( Mrs. Oscar Goodman) of Sacramento, Calif., George of Grand Island, and Don of Kimball. Floyd was preceded in death by his mother, father, one brother, Earl, and two sisters, Ethel Wilson and Maude A. Livings.
In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by four brothers, E. Preston Bailey of Lincoln, James L. of Carleton, Thurston V. of the U.S. Veterans Hospital at Sheridan, Wyo., and Russell M. of Omaha; two sisters, Ollie Jean Bates of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jennie L. Lietsch of Carleton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Floyd enjoyed his family, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had an eager interest in all aspects of farming and work with livestock. He loved his community, its churches and schools; and constantly stressed their importance in the rearing of his family. He enjoyed sports and working with young boys. He spent many happy hours with young people engaged in active sports. He will be greatly missed by his family and community. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Sylvus Flora, were held on Monday, Sept. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church in Carleton.
Mrs. JoAnn Row sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset" Pianist was Mrs. Delores Graul. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside in the Carleton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harlan Horner, Allen Betty, Lawrence Bedford, Norman Walker, Don Wilder and Warren Voss.
The Thayer County Banner-Journal
Bruning, Nebraska20 Sep 1962, Thu • Page 4
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Floyd and Mary Lou (Ough) Bailey were long time
residents of Carleton. They raised their family of five:
Wilma, Thelma, LaVern, Donald and George.
Floyd and Mary lived on a farm east of Carleton
where he farmed and was a cattle buyer and seller.
The family was sports players, fans and loved
music. Floyd was the catcher for the Carleton baseball team.
They were hard working, church going people and
left a lot of memories for all of us.
In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by four brothers, E. Preston Bailey of Lincoln, James L. of Carleton, Thurston V. of the U.S. Veterans Hospital at Sheridan, Wyo., and Russell M. of Omaha; two sisters, Ollie Jean Bates of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jennie L. Lietsch of Carleton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Floyd enjoyed his family, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had an eager interest in all aspects of farming and work with livestock. He loved his community, its churches and schools; and constantly stressed their importance in the rearing of his family. He enjoyed sports and working with young boys. He spent many happy hours with young people engaged in active sports. He will be greatly missed by his family and community. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Sylvus Flora, were held on Monday, Sept. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church in Carleton.
Mrs. JoAnn Row sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond the Sunset" Pianist was Mrs. Delores Graul. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside in the Carleton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harlan Horner, Allen Betty, Lawrence Bedford, Norman Walker, Don Wilder and Warren Voss.
The Thayer County Banner-Journal
Bruning, Nebraska20 Sep 1962, Thu • Page 4
======================================================================
Floyd and Mary Lou (Ough) Bailey were long time
residents of Carleton. They raised their family of five:
Wilma, Thelma, LaVern, Donald and George.
Floyd and Mary lived on a farm east of Carleton
where he farmed and was a cattle buyer and seller.
The family was sports players, fans and loved
music. Floyd was the catcher for the Carleton baseball team.
They were hard working, church going people and
left a lot of memories for all of us.
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