Elden A. (Papa) Bailey

ELDEN (Papa) BAILEY SR., 88, of Berlin Center died Wednesday morning at North Side Hospital. Papa was born August 18, 1929 in Indiana the son of Walter and Venus (Young) Bailey. Papa was a self employed trucker working out of the Teamsters Union until his retirement in the early 1990's. He was a lifetime member of Twin state Auto Racing and enjoyed the Indy 500. Papa loved the World of Outlaws. He loved to travel and watch sporting events. Elden was a hard worker all his life to take care of his family and friends. He was a big man with a big heart and room on his lap. He was the backbone of his family who loved his wife and family. Elden is survived by his daughter, Debbie Bailey of Berlin Center, his grandchildren, Andrew (Erica)Foor, Stephanie (Bill) Nelson, Stacey Foor, Jack (Jen) Creps and Shelly(Jeff) Creps, 10great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Ewing) whom he married June 7, 1958 and died March 9, 2017, daughter Nora Creps who died in 2016, son Elden Jr. who died in 2009, granddaughter Kimberly who died in 1978, sister Rhea Childress and brothers Clive and Robert Bailey. Following Elden's wishes there are not any services scheduled.