Clayton Bailey, 51, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at 3:16 a.m. at the James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on June 17, 1963, in Lima, Ohio to Barbara (Lafferty) Morrison and she preceded him in death. He married Melissa Smiar on March 28, 2009, and she survives in Alger.

Surviving are two sons: Christopher (Barbie) Bailey and Chad (Toni) Bailey both of Alger; three grandchildren; two brothers: David Bailey of Cairo and Timothy Morrison of Alger; a sister, Angela Howard of Alger

Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Lloyd Salyer officiating.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the benevolence of the family c/o Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Alger, Ohio 45812.