Thomas “Tom” Bailey of North Platte died Nov. 8, 2023, at Great Plains Health at the age of 63.
Tom was born Dec. 14, 1959, to Cecil and Kathleen Bailey at North Platte where he grew up. After graduating from NPHS in 1978, Tom moved to Philadelphia for a while then returned to North Platte. He worked at Cash-Wa Distributing then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad and retired as an engineer.
On June 20, 1989, Tom married Yvonne Kay Ahrens in North Platte where they resided and raised a family. Tom enjoyed fishing and following his children in their various activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and Cecil; and brothers, Mike and Greg Bailey.
Tom is survived by his wife, Yvonne, children, Drew and Kyla Bailey; and brothers, Pat Bailey and Kelley Bailey, all of North Platte; his sisters, Brenda Deertz of North Platte, Lisa Johns of Chicago and Sharyl Poletti of Philadelphia; as well as other family.
His funeral was 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating. Burial followed in the North Platte Cemetery.
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