Ernest J. “Butch” Bailey, 75 of Wilson Borough, PA died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus. Born August 25, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Dorothy (Burgess) and Ernest Bailey. He served in both the army and the navy and was employed as a security guard for several years. Butch loved his children and grandchildren and was an avid Eagles fan.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Virginia (Alercia) Bailey; children: Mike and Joe Bailey, Christine Oberly, Anita Reph, Christine Tomino, Steve and Dave Kaiser; a sister: Sandy; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He was predeceased by a son, Matthew Bailey.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Cody Pyatt
November 9, 2024 at 6:04 pm
We will miss you Uncle Butch, say hi to Matt for us.
We’ll see each other again on the other side.
To all my family, Theo and I mourn with you in our time of loss. We love and miss you all.
John Parrish
November 9, 2024 at 6:41 pm
Mike,Joe and Chris you’re all in our thoughts and prayers. We send our condolences to all the family. Butch was a good man and friend, he will be greatly missed by all. 🙏🏻
Ingrid Parkman
November 9, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Prayers for you Christine Oberly and all of your family during this time
Nora Bailey-Simpson
November 9, 2024 at 8:38 pm
Butch will be missed by his family (me included). Our families were very close when we were younger, unfortunately we lost touch over the years until the past 8 or so years. My heart goes out to Butch’s children and his wife. You’ll always be in our hearts.
Emily and Kaitlyn Oberly
November 9, 2024 at 9:22 pm
Kaitlyn
I love you pop pop. I’ll miss you and love you
Emily
I’m thinking of you and I will miss you. I loved seeing you.
Peggy
November 9, 2024 at 9:25 pm
My heart goes out to Ginny and his whole Family. God be with you all. My love always. Butch, rest easy my Friend. Give Sharon and Matt a hug for me.
David Oberly
November 9, 2024 at 9:29 pm
Butch
Thank you for welcoming me into the family. You made me feel like a member of the family the moment I met you. Thank you for trusting me with taking Christine so far away, knowing I would treat her well.
Our visits up north won’t be the same without you.
The girls will always remember you as well. They both love you so much.
We will never forget you.
One more time:
“Hey Butch, are the eagles flying??”
Amy Bayer – Strausser
November 9, 2024 at 10:10 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man,father and grandfather. Mr.Bailey I will always think of you when I hear the song all my exs live in Texas and how you changed the words to suite you haha ! Thank you for a great job you did with your kids and I know they are going to miss you tremendously
Mike, Christy and Joe just know that Matt is now taking care of your dad!!
Much love to you and your families,
Amy and Family
Rhonda Hawkins
November 10, 2024 at 3:24 pm
PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO CHRISTINE OBERLY AND FAMILY 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Lillie Lobb
November 11, 2024 at 2:08 am
My condolences to the entire Family. Butch was a wonderful Father and Husband and friend to everyone he met. R.I.P. Butch. Sharon and your son Matt will be waiting for you with wide open arms. Thanks for all the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family . Be strong everyone. And God bless each of you. He’s now at rest. One day we’ll see him again. If there’s anything I can do … please reach out to me. God Bless🙏🙏