LLOYD C. (BUCK ) BAILEY , 92, of McKeansburg, PA, died Monday, August 24th, peacefully, at Seton Manor Inc., Orwigsburg.

Buck was born in Mc Keansburg , Pa. on March 18, 1923, a son of the late Alma J. (Stamm ) Bailey and Charles W. Bailey .

He was the husband of Reta (Sis ) M. (Smith ) Bailey . They married on January 27th, 1951 .

He was a member of Christ Church Mc Keansburg and a 1941 Tamaqua High School Graduate

He served in the U.S. Army in WW II. 3512 ORD MED AUTO MAINT CO.

Buck was employed as a Construction Inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. He then went to Hamburg Hospital and worked in the Maintenance department. Buck worked for the railroad early in life and is most remembered for being a Bartender for Brady's Seafood House, now The McKeansburg Hotel, for many years.

He was also a Life Member New Ringgold Fire Co. and Life Member of the Hamburg American Legion

In addition to his wife Reta ( Sis ) , of 64 years. Buck is also survived by

two sons Bruce L. , husband of Diane Bailey , of Schuylkill Haven, Charles H. , husband of Laura Bailey , of Tamaqua, 2 Grandsons Ryan L. Bailey & Justin C. , husband of Kate Bailey

A Granddaughter Ashley L. , wife of Stephen Pliska

4 Great Grandchildren Bailey R. Pliska, Kenneth Bailey, Evan & Isaac Pliska.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, a grand son John L. Bailey and a sister Josephine A. Bartashus

Religious Services will be held at Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., Orwigsburg, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 27th, with Rev. Sunny L. Stock officiating.

Family and Friends are invited to call on Thursday morning from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery.

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