ASHLAND: Robert "Beetle" E. Bailey went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 74.
He was born June 3, 1950, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to parents William & Flossie (Adams) Bailey. A young lady named Susan Lease caught Beetle's eye and the pair soon married on August 23, 1969. Sue and Beetle were married for 54 years and raised two daughters together.
Beetle worked for General Hone and later Ohio Tool Works for 25 years and retired as a maintenance supervisor in 2012.
A true maintenance man, Beetle could build and fix anything and loved to restore old cars. He also enjoyed playing cards, but only when he was winning, traveling with Sue around the US, flipping houses, and spending time with his grandkids. Beetle was known for his hard work, support of family, and his generosity. He provided all of his kids and grandkids with their first car, which meant a lot to him.
He is survived by his loving w

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