We were saddened to learn of the recent death of GCI Pastor John Bailey. Here is an obituary from John’s daughter, Dawn Stephens.
Pastor John W. Bailey passed away peacefully at his home in Indian Land, SC, on December 19. He had been a deacon, elder and pastor serving congregations in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, IA, and in Charlotte, NC. He also coordinated GCI’s festival held in Davenport.
Pastor John is survived by his wife Karen Bailey; two children, Dawn (Bob) Stephens and Troy Bailey; two grandsons, Michael Stephens and Jeffrey Stephens; and one great-grandson, Daniel Stephens.
Pastor John was a dedicated servant of God and loved serving the people of his congregations.
Cards may be sent to:
Karen Bailey
1107 Crown Vista Drive
Indian Land, SC 29707
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We deeply appreciate the friendship and experiences we shared over the years. May God give you His comfort and peace! Ray and Carol Meyer
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May the love of God fill your hearts and may the assurance of the resurrection comfort and encourage you.
In Him,
Santiago and Elke
We know that our Great GOD will comfort, encourage and strengthen the family as they adjust to the emptiness and void left in their lives. We thank and praise GOD for that Family Reunion, HE is planning soon, where we will all meet again. HE is faithful and HIS promises are sure.
Dear Karen and family,
Linda and I offer our deep Christian love to your family. We will all miss John very much. We thank God for John’s dedication and your family’s dedicated support for John through the his years of service. May the Love of our Lord Jesus comfort you at this time of loss. David and Linda Husmann.
God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, but through knowing what we do about God’s abounding love and grace, may you find peace.