Paul Oliver Bailey, 88, of Monticello, formerly of Brookston, died at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Central in Lafayette. He was born March 2, 1923 in Roselawn, Indiana to the late Perry O. and Aggie (Cox) Bailey. He graduated from Morocco High School in 1941. He later attended Williams College, where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He served in the United States Navy from December 29, 1941 to November 5, 1945. During his time in the Navy he was awarded the Letter of Commendation Ribbon, American Theatre campaign ribbon, European African Middle East campaign ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Bronze Russian Medal. As the war ended, he was in Officers Training to head a Navy War Ship. His marriage was to Aletha Fitzgerald on February 6, 1949 in Brookston. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2005. Mr. Bailey retired in 1991 from Ed Grace Company, where he worked as a pipe fitter. He was a member of Brookston United Methodist Church where he served as a lay minister, BUMMS (Brookston United Methodist Men Singing), United Methodist Choir, United Methodist Singing Group, CDC Parent Group, Brookston IOOF Lodge, Brookston Lions Club, and was a past officer and life member of the Brookston American Legion. He assisted with the caramel corn booth at the Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival, sold Christmas trees for the CDC, and sold Tootsie rolls for the Knights of the Columbus. He enjoyed singing, gardening, working among over 100 fruit trees he planted, and spending time with family. He was also a HAM radio operator, and his call letters were WB9SOY. Surviving are two daughters, Paulette Logan (husband: Byron) and Phyllis Bailey both of Monticello, and three sisters, Stella Rainford of Clinton, Illinois, Hettie Abbott of Rensselaer and his twin, Pauline Garmong (husband: Richard) of Morocco. Paul cherished the time he spent with his three grandchildren, Piper Stankard (husband: Scott) of Austin, TX, Paige James and Brady Logan both of Monticello, and 7 great-grandchildren, Logan, Kira, Jaiden and William Stankard, Bailey Logan, and Zoey and Johnathon James. He is preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters, and a grandson, Blake Logan. Mr. Bailey was always helping others, even when he was ill. He would help by giving away fruit from his fruit trees, or helping the elderly with his handy work. He was also instrumental in the United Methodist Church getting it's new church building. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Services will be held there at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 29 with Rev. Joe Hornick officiating. Interment to follow at Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Brookston United Methodist Church or CDC Monticello.