John Robert Bailey, Jr. (Robbie), 71, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 5, 2014 in Callaway, MD. Born on November 2, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD he was the loving son of Mary Agnes Hancock Bailey and the late John Robert Bailey, Sr.

Robbie was the loving husband of Alice Sophia Vallandingham Bailey whom he married on August 5, 1961 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Morganza, MD.

Robbie is survived by his children: Kimberly Kathryn Kaspar of California, MD, John Robert Bailey, III (Karen) of Clements, MD, 6 grandchildren: John Robert Bailey IV. (Blaize), Brittani Leigh Bailey, Robert Allen Williams, Jr., Murphy Kindel Brown, 5 great grandchildren: Lyla Rae Bailey, Stella Mae Bailey, Caleb Dylan Williams, and Robert Allen Williams III, Monroe West Bailey, 12 nieces, 12 nephews, 13 great nieces and 13 nephews.

He is also survived by his siblings: Tommy Bailey (Frances) of Leonardtown, MD, Linda Davis (Bernie) and Gloria Tippett (Andrew) both of Chaptico, MD, Kathy Garner (Jimmy) of Hollywood, MD, Allan Bailey (Debbie) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Corrine Bailey of Steep Falls, MN.

Robbie was preceded in death by his grandchildren: Samantha Jo Bailey and Dylan Robert Brown.

Robbie graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1960 and was a Production Controller for the Federal Government in Indian Head, MD, he retired after 35 years in 1995.

Robbie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD, and he was a member of the Mechanicsville Lions Club. He started the over 30 men's softball league, he enjoyed golf, classic cars, softball, bowling, and singing in the St. Francis Xavier Choir.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Morganza, MD with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, MD. Pallbearers will be: John R. Bailey, III, John R. Bailey, IV, Ricky Utz, Tim Davis, Kenny Welch, and Paul Mullings. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Brittani Bailey, and Murphy Brown.

Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD or the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.