Grant David Bailey
Tuesday, 8 Jul 2003 on page A5
The Ponca City News
Ponca City, Kay, OK
Grant David Bailey
Grant David Bailey, two-year-old son of Brent and Tracy Moore Bailey, "Bubba" to brother Garrett, died on Sunday, July 6, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kan.
Grant was born on Jan. 25, 2001, in Ponca City to proud parents Brent and Tracy, and delighted brother Garrett. In his brief time on earth, he touched many lives with his mischievous self. He enjoyed going to see "Mama Deb" and all of the kids at the daycare. He could count to 10, sing "Old McDonald," "Happy Birthday" and "I love you." He also liked to have pillow fights and wrestle with his brother Garrett and watch Garrett play playstation. His favorite movies were "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns." He also loved the outdoors.
He is survived by his parents Brent and Tracy, and brother Garrett of the home; grandparents Jim and Pat Bailey of Tonkawa, Elda Moore of Tonkawa and Sandra and Brian Spencer of Newton, Kan.; great-grandparents, Reita Wilson of Weatherford, Raymond Roberts of Tonkawa and Dorthy Bailey of Tonkawa. Also surviving are various aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him very much. Grant was preceded in death by various great-grandparents, a cousin and grandfather David Moore who is walking with him in heaven.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, in the sanctuary of the Tonkawa First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Richard Thomasson officiating. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of the McCafferty-Bolick-Green Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the organization of the donor's choice.
Casket bearers will be Jarrod Spencer, Jason Howard, Jerry Howard, Todd Ross, Darren Kreger and Skip Hodges. Serving as honorary bearers will be the Tonkawa Fire Department, Steve Varner, Russell Owens and Larry Bess.
Dear God, a baby entered your gates this morning. Grant is his name. We know he is safe with you, but we miss him all the same. Oh, to have wings like an angel, we would gladly meet him there, but we cannot fly you know, so we come to you in prayer. Please hold him tightly, God, set him on your knee and keep him close to you for all eternity. He likes hot wheels and football when you get the chance to play; please God, just love him until we get up there one day. Gabrielle Middleton.