Mark Allen Bailey, 64 of Butlerville

Mark Allen Bailey, 64, of Butlerville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1961, in Havre de Grace, Maryland the son of Beau and Lenora (Pitts) Bailey. He moved to Butlerville when he was 10 years old and was a 1980 graduate of Jennings County High School. Mark received his bachelor’s degree from Devry University in communication technology. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy from 1980-1985. He was an administrator at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge for 25 years. He enjoyed camping and listening to music and loved cooking and baking. Mark married Jeanne Lynne Stark on June 9, 1987, in Summer County, Tennessee. She preceded him in death on March 26, 2026. He is survived by his children, Dawn Bailey of Hope and Matthew (Brittany) Bailey of Zenas; his sisters, Susan Bailey of Madison and Marie Jones of Jennings County; his brother, Michael Joseph Bailey of Texas and his grandchildren, Maxwell Large, AJ Harlow and Freyja Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jeanne. A private graveside service will be held at Butlerville Cemetery with Pastor Judy Malone officiating. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com