Christopher S. Bailey, 50, of Landisville, loving husband, father, son and brother entered Heaven at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Chris and his wife Gaye celebrated their 27 wedding anniversary on November 26 ^th .

Born in Philadelphia, Chris was the son of Patricia M. Mackley, (O'Brien), Lancaster, and Donald Bailey, Columbia. Chris graduated from Manheim Twp. High School in 1978 and attended Millersville University for one year. He attained the rank of Corporal while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Chris was a salesman for Autohaus Lancaster for close to 25 years.

Chris was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He was active in the Red Rose APBA League for over 20 years and was currently president. He served 10 years as president of the Hempfield H.S. Ice Hockey Association and was a former board member of CPIHL hockey league. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Chris and Gaye shared a love of the ocean and especially traveling to Florida and Wildwood, NJ.

A devoted and loving family man, Chris is survived by his parents, wife, three children, Christopher A. and Andrew S. Bailey, Lancaster, and Katie A. Bailey, Landisville; three siblings, Gregory, husband of Tracy Bailey, Mount Joy, Gary, husband of Sharon Mackley, Marietta, and Judy, wife of Mike Dobson, Bena, VA; and many beloved  nieces and nephews.

A Funeral  Mass will take place Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 AM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster, with The Rev. Jonathan E. Currier officiating. Viewings will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 from 6 to 9 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA and again on Saturday at the church from 10 to11 AM. Interment will be in the Reformed Mennonite Cemetery, Landisville, with military honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.

A lunch celebrating Chris's life will be held at St. Thomas Church following the burial.  Chris's family and friends are all welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to an education fund for Chris's children. Contributions can be mailed to: M&T Bank, Eden Park, 1701 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Pa 17601. Please make checks payable to "Gaye A. Bailey". To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100