Eglon Balak Joseph Bailey, son of the late William Leopold Bailey and Irene Eugenie Cooper Bailey of Kingston Jamaica, passed February 23, 2018. Eglon was the third of four children born to this union.  At the time of his death, he was living in Atlanta, Georgia with his devoted daughter, Irene Denise Bailey.

Prior to relocating to Atlanta, Eglon Bailey was a very active resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he resided since 1951 when he received a track scholarship to attend Winston-Salem State University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Winston-Salem State University and was subsequently inducted into its Hall of Fame. While at Winston-Salem State, he was a member of its award winning track team and was coached by the legendary Clarence "Big House" Gaines.

He also received a Master of Science degree in Curriculum Development from North Carolina A &T State University.

For 32 years, he was a teacher of language arts, social studies and mathematics in the Winston-Salem, Forsyth County school system. He was one of the pioneering educators to teach at the North Carolina Advancement School.

While in Winston-Salem, he was a dedicated member of Grace Presbyterian Church, where he was an ordained elder and served on the Men's Council and Finance Committee. He was chosen Man of the Year in 2004. He was an active member of Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity in Winston-Salem and served on numerous committees.

When he moved to Atlanta in 2010, he continued his active involvement with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity by joining the Eta Omega chapter. He also enjoyed attending the Harriett G.

Darnell and Vivian T. Minor Senior Centers.  He also became a dedicated and faithful member of Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, where he was honored as a "Living Legend" in 2013.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving daughter Irene Denise Bailey; his sister Ruthlyn Bailey Robin; and his brother Winston Bailey. His brother Owen Bailey preceded him in death. He shared his life for 33 years with Ruth Gray Bailey. He also leaves to mourn his passing, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331.  Public viewing will begin Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 1 pm at the funeral home.  The wake will be held, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 7 pm until 9 pm.  The funeral will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Radcliffe Presbyterian church, 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318.

Local services are being handled by Russell Funeral Home, Inc.;  Services will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 10:30 am - 11 am, Omega Service, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Psi Phi Chapter; 11 am - 12 noon Viewing; 12 noon Funeral; Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, Winston-Salem, NC.