Robert "Bob" Bailey, age 88, of Forest City

Robert "Bob" Bailey, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Bob was born October 18, 1937 in Athens, PA to the late Phillip Cecil Bailey and Georgianna Hicks Bailey. He worked at the Kennedy Space Center for 20 years as a Lead Inspector before retirement. Bob was a Master Mason of the Indian River Lodge #90 for 56 years also a Worth Patron of the Orange Chapter #137 Order of Eastern Star in Apopka, FL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ann P. Bailey and a brother, Phillp E. Bailey.

Those left to honor his legacy include his daughters, Vicky Turner (Mike) of Cocoa, FL, Robin Bailey of Forest City and Debbie Bright also of Forest City; grandchildren, Heather Lawrence, Shawn Turner (Altaire), Jason McDaniel (Anna), Melissa Bull and Lucas Bright; great grandchildren, Brody, Audree, Jayson, Bayleigh, Silas, Elise, Pierce, Garrett, Auston, Makenzie and Daniel.

Memorial donations requested to Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 or donate.shrinerschildrens.org

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.