Nichols- Thomas John Bailey of Nichols died Monday, October 28, 2013 at his residence. Born July 3, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Thomas Leo and Dora Mamula Bailey. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife, Bonita Bailey of Nichols, a daughter, Brooke (Bob) Hungesser of Sewickley, PA; his grandchildren, Max and Riley Hungesser; two sisters, Mildred (Ed) Giel of Pittsburgh, PA and Jean Hall of Vernon Hills, IL, and a sister-in-law, Gracie (Jesse) Morgan of Darlington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the home, 308 N. Nichols Street in Nichols. A celebration of Toms life will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30th at Margarets Restaurant in Mullins. It was Toms request that his body be donated to medical research. The family would like to extend special thanks to his loving caregiver, Lendora Gilchrist, Florence Visiting Nurses, and Shepherd Care Hospice. Memorials may be made to WMU, Nichols Baptist Church, P.O. Box 148, Nichols, S.C. 29581 or to the Alzheimers Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, S.C. 29621. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com.