Herman Paul Bailey, 96, of Lillian, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.
H. Paul Bailey was born on Sept. 12, 1921 in Lancaster, South Carolina, the eldest son of Ira and Gertrude Bailey. In 1942, he married his love, Elsie Threatt in South Carolina.
Paul served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and fought in the Battle of Okinawa. In 1955, he and Elsie moved to Pensacola where he became a successful custom home builder, his career spanning 36 years.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren at his paradise on Soldier Creek, sharing his passion for fishing.
Paul is survived by his wife of 75 years, Elsie T. Bailey; and children, Ron Bailey (Peggy), Myra Walters (Lee), Paula Bounds; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Baker of Lancaster, South Carolina, nieces and nephews.
H. Paul Bailey was laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul's honor to the Shriners Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project.
