Jack Hamilton Bailey
Published in Los Angeles Times on February 5, 2010
Bailey, Jack Hamilton
May 7, 1923 - January 28, 2010
Jack Bailey, 86, died at home in Studio City after a battle with cancer. Happily married for 56 years to his devoted wife, Wanda, he also leaves son, Matt, and daughter, Madeline.
An Oregon native, Jack joined the Navy at 17, and served in WW II aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington, until she was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He graduated from USC with a BA in English and then spent 16 years in aerospace during which time he wrote two novels loosely based on the industry. Critically praised, they unfortunately cost him his career.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Jack later went into the automotive repair business and continued writing, earning distinctions in the prestigious Chesterfield and Nicholl screenwriting competitions.
Jack was admired for his wit, intellect, talent and kindness. He will be missed.
Published in Los Angeles Times on February 5, 2010
Bailey, Jack Hamilton
May 7, 1923 - January 28, 2010
Jack Bailey, 86, died at home in Studio City after a battle with cancer. Happily married for 56 years to his devoted wife, Wanda, he also leaves son, Matt, and daughter, Madeline.
An Oregon native, Jack joined the Navy at 17, and served in WW II aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington, until she was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He graduated from USC with a BA in English and then spent 16 years in aerospace during which time he wrote two novels loosely based on the industry. Critically praised, they unfortunately cost him his career.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Jack later went into the automotive repair business and continued writing, earning distinctions in the prestigious Chesterfield and Nicholl screenwriting competitions.
Jack was admired for his wit, intellect, talent and kindness. He will be missed.
Jack Hamilton Bailey
Published in Los Angeles Times on February 5, 2010
Bailey, Jack Hamilton
May 7, 1923 - January 28, 2010
Jack Bailey, 86, died at home in Studio City after a battle with cancer. Happily married for 56 years to his devoted wife, Wanda, he also leaves son, Matt, and daughter, Madeline.
An Oregon native, Jack joined the Navy at 17, and served in WW II aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington, until she was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He graduated from USC with a BA in English and then spent 16 years in aerospace during which time he wrote two novels loosely based on the industry. Critically praised, they unfortunately cost him his career.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Jack later went into the automotive repair business and continued writing, earning distinctions in the prestigious Chesterfield and Nicholl screenwriting competitions.
Jack was admired for his wit, intellect, talent and kindness. He will be missed.
Published in Los Angeles Times on February 5, 2010
Bailey, Jack Hamilton
May 7, 1923 - January 28, 2010
Jack Bailey, 86, died at home in Studio City after a battle with cancer. Happily married for 56 years to his devoted wife, Wanda, he also leaves son, Matt, and daughter, Madeline.
An Oregon native, Jack joined the Navy at 17, and served in WW II aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington, until she was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea. He graduated from USC with a BA in English and then spent 16 years in aerospace during which time he wrote two novels loosely based on the industry. Critically praised, they unfortunately cost him his career.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Jack later went into the automotive repair business and continued writing, earning distinctions in the prestigious Chesterfield and Nicholl screenwriting competitions.
Jack was admired for his wit, intellect, talent and kindness. He will be missed.
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