Charles "Dick" Richards Bailey, Sr.

Charles “Dick” Richards Bailey, Sr., of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013, at the age of 84. Dick was born in Washington, DC in October, 1929 to Charles A. and Helen B. (Richards) Bailey.For over 64 years, Dick was married to the love of his life, Kathleen “Kay” Scheibel. Dick and Kay raised two sons and worked together running J. A. Scheibel Construction, originally located in Camp Springs, Maryland, now in Huntingtown, Maryland. Retirement brought lots of enjoyment, allowing Dick and Kay to travel and spend more time with their family.Dick was a member of St. James’ Parish in Lothian, Maryland, the former South Gate Lion’s Club and the Ocean City Light Tackle Club, where he served as President from 1991 – 1993. Dick was an avid bill fisherman and fished the waters around the world. Another hobby of Dick’s was hunting water fowl in Chestertown, Maryland. This was a special time for him, his sons and grandsons. Those times will always be treasured moments shared together.Dick is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen “Kay” Bailey, sons, Charles R. “Rick” Bailey, Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, “Kath” and John R. Bailey and his wife, Jerrie Lynn. He was the devoted Grandfather of Eric A. Bailey, Marianne E. Bailey, Kristen B. Doty, Kaitlin G. Pecina, Robert M. Bailey. He was the proud Great-grandfather of Wyatt, Ellis and Grant Bailey. He is pre-deceased by his parents and brother, Dale N. Bailey. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. James’ Parish, at the above address or to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles "Dick" Richards Bailey, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.