Arthur H. Bailey, 81, formerly of Shoemakersville, died Thursday, March 6, 2014 in Manor Care, West Reading. He was the husband of Mabel C. (Schittler) Bailey, who died May 25, 1977.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Clayton and Grace Ethel (Miller) Bailey. He worked for Wolfe Dye and Bleach, Shoemakersville; and Obie Sweaters, Reading.
Arthur is survived by two sons: Robert C. Bailey and James L. Bailey, both of Reading; two grandchildren: Becky and Jake Buckwalter; two brothers: Donald Bailey, Strausstown; and Lester Bailey, Kutztown; one sister: Irene Wesner, Kempton; and his companion: Shirley Stump, Muhlenberg Twp. He was predeceased by a daughter: Roberta E. (Bailey) Buckwalter, who died May 13, 2011; and two sisters: Iva Kehl ad Evelyn Rehrig.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Birch Hill Cemetery, Perry Twp. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.