Ken Bailey

Kenneth Dale Bailey of Carlisle, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 31, 2025.

He was born April 21, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents, Ernest and Vera Bailey.

Ken worked as an insurance salesman for 20 years. At the age of 42, he went back to school for Graphic Design and worked as a commercial artist until he passed. Ken did a lot of pro bono work for local churches and enjoyed giving of his talents. Ken was a founding member of Lighthouse Community Church and was a very active member even during COVID, he would attend every Sunday. He was an avid hunter even at 73. Ken was also a board member for Camp Appanoose. Most of all Ken was a family man! He would call and text his grandchildren daily and lovingly would call each of them his favorite.

He is survived by his children, Nick (Michele) Bailey and Jason (Antonio) Bailey; grandchildren, Jeani Bailey, Abigail Bailey, Ethanial Bailey, Max Bailey, and Malaki Bailey; Abigail and Max’s mom, Jackie Shipley; sister, Sheryl Richards; brother, Todd Bailey; and adopted brother, Chris Brocka.

Ken was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne (Wacht) Bailey; parents; and siblings, Sharon Thompson and Glenn Bailey.

Family will greet friends, Friday, April 11, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Community Church, 7705 Indianola Avenue in Des Moines. Memorial service will begin at 3:30 p.m. also at the church.

Memorial contributions and flowers can be sent to Lighthouse Community Church.

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