Kenton Bailey Obituary

Kenton Earl Bailey, 83 of Colorado Springs, Colorado died September 7, 2010 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born January 24, 1927 in Canon City, CO to Joseph and Dorothy Bailey who preceded him in death as well as his two brothers Kenneth and Ronald Bailey. He served his country in the Navy as an Electrician's Mate 3rd class USNR and was honorably discharged. Kenton married Annabelle "Ann" Lowry on Jan. 25, 1948 in Canon City, CO. They were married for 43 years and she preceded him in death in 1991. They had 3 children; Robert Bailey (Sandy), Christie Flood (Kevin), and Dottie Yelken (Chris). He worked for Mountain Bell/US West and retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of DeMolay as well as a Master Mason with Lodge #13. He was also a member of the Al Kaly Shriner's. He was a long time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Kenton was blessed to have married Irene Hoxter of Lake Elsinore, CA who preceded him in death in 2000 and Carol Forehan of Wildomar, CA who also preceded him in death in 2009. He is also survived by his loving and devoted 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild due in 2011, a Sister-In-Law Mary Lou Bailey, and 3 nephews. He also was blessed with many friends and extended family members. Services will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10am with a viewing from 9am - 10am. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Kenton Bailey's name to: Pikes Peak Hospice 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave Ste #600 Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Condolences may also be added to www.allveterans.com and www.legacy.com .