Kenneth Bailey Obituary

Kenneth Ronald "Ron" Bailey, born July 30, 1947, in Sandusky, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He went by the name K. Ronald Bailey, but most called him "K. Ron" or "Ron."

Ron was the son of Kenneth White Bailey and Virginia McClung Sheddan. Ron graduated from Sandusky High School in 1965 and Bowling Green State University Summa Cum Laude in 1979. He received his law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1982 while working days as a tool and die maker at New Departure where he spent 17 years.

Ron opened his law practice in Huron at the boat basin where he started working primarily in criminal defense. He was admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and multiple federal courts and the federal court of appeals. He obtained multiple not guilty verdicts on murder cases and other high-profile cases. He was a distinguished trial lawyer and was well-known across the state and country in criminal defense circles. He often lectured around the state and country teaching other lawyers how to protect their clients. He was a founding member of Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and life member of it and its counterpart, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He eventually moved the practice to downtown Sandusky to the old 3rd National Bank building. His son, Kenneth Richard Bailey, continues to practice law in the same building.

Ron was a long standing member of Faith Church in Sandusky. He was also a Kentucky Colonel like his father before him. His legacy was memorialized in multiple books including but not limited to McCarthy on Cross-Examination and Trying Times.

Ron dedicated 40 years of his life to the practice of law and ensuring that the accused received the best representation possible. He loved automobile racing, painting, and all things French, but he spent much of his spare time reaching out to others. He was passionate about his faith and was active in supporting missions and many organizations that helped those in need.

Ron is survived by his beautiful wife of 50 years, Lynn Darlene (Kammer) Bailey; sister, Cindy Bailey; sons, Matthew Scott Bailey and spouse Josh Bennett, Thomas Keith Bailey and spouse Rebecca (Jerels) Bailey, and Kenneth Richard Bailey and spouse Dawn-Marie (Killen) Bailey; and grandchildren, Cora Bailey, Case Bailey, Armelle Bailey, and Avalese Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ron was an ardent supporter of organizations helping those in need and the Bailey family would like to continue this in remembrance of him. CityStrong is establishing a shelter in Sandusky and the Bailey family would like to sponsor a room there in his name. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that you make a donation in Ron's name to provide housing and supportive services to local families and children. The suite will be one of many rooms that will provide a safe place of hope for many years to come. All donations given from 7/15-7/31 will be attributed to the K. Ronald Bailey Memorial Suite.

Donations can be sent to http://housing.ourcitystrong.org.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Faith Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky. Pastor Ken Hiser will perform Ron's service at 1 p.m. Afterward, we will proceed to Meadow Green Cemetery, Huron, where Ron will be laid to rest next to his parents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Ron's family at davidfkoch.com.