Kenneth Dale Bailey Sr., 73 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Laporte, Indiana.

He was born Tuesday, April 12, 1949 in Medaryville, Indiana, Son of the late Wiley Bailey and the late Martha(Hopkins) Bailey.

Kenneth enjoyed gardening and  raising his chickens.  His greatest passion in life was spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He worked for Ford Motor Company.

Surviving are  his Wife, Betty Bailey of Knox, Indiana, Son, Charles(Kerri) Bailey of Knox, Indiana, Daughter, Wendy Bailey of Knox, Indiana, 6 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild, Brother, William(Connie) Bailey of Valparaiso, Indiana, Sister, Cornelis"Connie"(Estil) Fairchild of North Judson, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Bailey Jr., parents Wiley and Martha Bailey, brothers: Paul Aaron, Cletus, Bill and Clyde Bailey and sisters: Omajene Dulin, Opalene Risner and Ruth Ella May.

Friends will be received 4 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, Indiana.

Services will be held at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11 AM with Rev. Erve Bradley officiating.

Interment will follow in the Highland  Cemetery, North Judson, IN  46366.

Memorials may be made to the family.