LINCOLN – Charles Herbert Bailey, 93, died May 7, 2006, at a Howland nursing home. He was born March 21, 1913, in Lincoln, the son of Harry and Katharine (Hahn) Bailey. Herb was a veteran of World War II, serving as a captain in the Medical Administrative Corps. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Area. After the war, he and his wife, Ellie, owned and operated Bailey’s Drug Store on Main Street in Lincoln for many years, until they retired in 1979. He had many close friends including, Joyce Olsen, who was with him when he passed away. He is survived by his wife, Gladys (Slauter) Bailey. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ellie; and a sister, Charlotte Dempster. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lincoln Community Recreational Center Trust Fund. Donations may be left at the funeral home. For an online register book please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
CHARLES HERBERT BAILEY
