Jerry Bails R.I.P: June 26,1933 - November 23, 2006

[selegue]

Reposted here from Gold at HouseofComics.Com's suggestion. JPS

 

 

 

I'm forwarding this obituary to Gold Comics, where it will probably find most interested parties. Jerry was always very helpful and supportive -- it's sad to mark his passing. He's certainly one of the great names in fandom.

 

Jack

 

Message from Ray Bottorff Jr of the Grand Comic-Book Database:

 

This is the saddest notice I have ever had to pass along to my friends in comic book fandom.

 

 

I just received a call from Jerry's wife Jean of the news that Jerry Bails, The Father of Comic Book Fandom, died in his sleep today of an apparent heart attack. He was 73.

 

Jerry had been suffering a serious heart condition for the past several years. In recent months the physical discomfort he had experienced had kept him mostly homebound, but his mind remained as sharp as ever, thanks to the contact he was able to continue with friends and family through the internet.

 

At this time, details of any services or funerals are not yet known. According to Jean, Jerry's wishes were for something simple and the family are in the process of working on that.

 

Jerry was a lot of things to a lot of people. For me, he was a mentor, a teacher, a guide--whose wisdom and kindness helped make the world an even better place for many. But most important, I am and will always be deeply proud that I consider Jerry to be my friend. I am a little less not to have his wisdom gracing my ears any longer and I am much MORE knowing that I did have time on this earth in having that same wisdom touch my heart.

 

My deepest love goes out to Jean, Kirk, and all other family members and loved ones of Jerry.

 

-Ray Bottorff Jr

[aardvark88]

Bails will be missed.

 

[jkc313]

I am SO sorry to see his passing. He was as influential as anybody in getting comics collectible. I believe he sold his entire All-Star collection years ago for $10,000 and said that it was worth it as the prices were ruinging his rememberances of childhood. Wonder how he felt recently.

 

keith contarino

[Detroit MIke]

Hi,

>

> Just a short note to let you know that the Celebration of Jerry Bails' Life

> is on for the Motor City Convention for Sat. afternoon (time to be announced

> later) Sat. May 19th. This takes place in Novi, Michigan which is west north

> west of Detroit off I-696. There is a website and I don't have the URL but

> google.com probably lists it.

>

> Oh boy! Now I have to get busy on a short presentation and on burning disc

> photos to display before the question and answer segment.

>

> Bestest,

> Jean Bails

 

I thought I'd pass this on for Jean Bails.

 

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