Lynn “Beep” Eldon Bailey, 72, of Swayzee, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born November 1, 1944 to Ralph and Ida Bailey. He graduated from Lebanon High School and went on to joined the Army National Guard. He married Bonnie L. Brock on January 12, 1980. They were happily married for 37 years.

Beep was a member of the Fairmount American Legion, he also belonged to what he and his friends called The Old Farts Club. He enjoyed boating and skiing on the reservoir. He was a fan of the Colts and NASCAR, particularly Tony Stewart although he was a recent Danica Patrick convert. Above all else his favorite past time was pestering his daughter.

Lynn is survived by his wife Bonnie L. Bailey; his daughter Brook L. (Jeremy) Walsh; grandchildren Parker L. Walsh and Addison G. Walsh; and sister Lenda J. (Frank) Vickrey.

He was preceded in death by his father Ralph E Bailey; mother Ida Doris Batten; stepfather Robert Batten; and grandchildren Bailey Walsh, Hyram Walsh, and Casey Walsh.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Fairmount American Legion, 522 E 8^th Street Fairmount, IN. The family will greet visitors from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care.