Howard Frederick Bailey (SOUTHEAST)

In Loving Memory of Howard Frederick Bailey, a father, a friend 10/29/1941- 03/06/2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father and friend Howard Frederick Bailey. He departed this world on March 6th, 2024 at the age of 82. Howard Frederick Bailey was born October 29th, 1941, in Drakesboro, Kentucky to Evelyn Emma (Taylor) Bailey and Frederick Ogden Bailey. From a young age, he demonstrated an appreciation for knowledge and learning. Bailey, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Central High School in Louisville, KY in 1959. He furthered his education at Kentucky State University, later transferring to Western Kentucky University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964. This was an historical accomplishment since African Americans were not allowed to attend Western Kentucky University until the late 1950s. Throughout his life, education remained a cornerstone of his existence. Bailey firmly believed knowledge was the greatest gift one could invest in themselves. He dedicated himself personally and professionally to that value, embodying the idea that learning knows no limits or bounds. He ultimately received his Master of Arts degree in Guidance Counseling from the University of Detroit in 1972. Bailey dedicated 40-plus years of his life toward a career in education. As an educator, he possessed a deep-seated commitment to preserving and understanding history and how the lessons of the past impact and shape the future. You could often hear him inspire young minds by encouraging them to go the farthest they could go with their education. Bailey ended his career in Michigan and retired from the Detroit Public School system as a Guidance Counselor in 2007. In his leisure time, Bailey enjoyed literature, photography, and engaging in meaningful conversations with family and friends about history and current events. He was a trumpet player in high school and fond of the soulful sounds of the music from the 60s and 70s. Although Howard Frederick Bailey may no longer walk among us, may his value for education and learning be remembered and serve as a beacon of inspiration for the continuous pursuit of knowledge. Left to cherish his memory are his beautiful daughters, stepdaughters, grandchildren, cousins, and friends.

Howard Frederick Bailey (SOUTHEAST)

October 29, 1941 - March 6, 2024