Raymond B. "Ray" Bailey, age 81, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Soin Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1942 in Adena, Ohio the son of Raymond C. and Edith M. (Brackin) Bailey.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his siblings: Helen M. (Hance) Springer; Martha Louise (Gene) Schram; Esther (Donald) Smith and Edith Pauline Bailey.

Ray is survived by his wife, Janice E. (McDowell) whom he married April 3, 1993; his daughters: Christine A. (Todd) Wolf of Franklin; and Donna S. (Doug) Mize of Miamisburg; a step-son: Jeremy E. Jacks of Xenia; grandchildren: Dylan "Mac" Orsborne (Marena); Dr. Eric Mize, Chad Mize and Samantha Wolf (Paul Ramos); great grandchildren: Enzo Orsborne and Luna Ramos; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray was a hard worker, primarily a general contractor, but also known as a "jack of all trades." He graduated from Waynesville High School, Class of 1960. He excelled as an athlete while in high school and his affection for sports continued in his love of the Buckeyes, the Bengals, the Reds and the Dayton Dragons. Ray showed Jersey cows at the fair on both the local and state levels. He met his wife, Jan square dancing and they enjoyed dancing together. He was a 23 year attendee of the Jamestown Friends Church. Ray was a dedicated family man, he was a loving husband, proud father and adoring grandfather.

Services will be held 12 Noon Thursday, November 16th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia with Deacon Shane Ford officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Wednesday and again 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home. He will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville.