Noel Paul Bailey passed away on April 26, 2011 at Beacon Place. A private memorial service [was] held in Greensboro on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Noel is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alyce Whalen Bailey; daughter, Dena Elise Bailey; granddaughter, Bailey Joslyn Stecker; sister, Christine Bailey Gaines and many nephews and nieces.

Noel was predeceased in death by his son, Bruce J. Bailey and his parents George and Lucretia Bailey.

From an early age, Noel loved the outdoors and throughout life he enjoyed sailing, woodworking and gardening. Noel will be dearly missed by all who knew him.