Donald L. Bailey, 76, died September 12, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 18, 1932 at Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Robert Bailey and Glendora Lewis (Bailey) Dunn. He married Carolyn Simmons June 28, 1953 at Hoisington. A lifetime Hoisington resident, Mr. Bailey worked for Werth Heating and Electric for many years, and later worked for Southard Corporation. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. Mr. Bailey was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #331, American Legion Post #286, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7428, all of Hoisington. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Bailey, Hoisington, Kansas; one son, Ronald Bailey and wife, Gail, Hoisington, Kansas; two daughters: LeAnn Nuss and husband, Wally, Hoisington, Kansas; and Sheila Burgess and husband, Lee, Sterling, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Aaron Warrick, Tisha Armatys, Sam Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Ian Bailey, Krista Galvan, Bailey Burgess, and Alex Burgess; two step-grandchildren: Shelly Schneider and Chris Nuss; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with the Reverend Ralph Jarboe, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery with rites by American Legion Post #286, VFW Post #7428, and Masonic Lodge #331. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials are requested to Masonic Lodge #331 or American Legion Post #286, both in care of the funeral home.