David J. Bailey, 76, of Schaumburg, formerly a resident of Barrington for more than 40 years, died Saturday in Friendship Village, Schaumburg. Mr. Bailey, who was born in Ferguson, Mo., was a retired advertising sales representative for the Milwaukee Journal, Broadcasting magazine, Advertising Age and Crain’s Chicago Business. Mr. Bailey was a member of the Barrington Zoning Board of Appeals from 1985 to 1997. He was a World War II veteran and a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Illinois in 1947. “Dave was a very conscientious man,” said Chris Heller, former Zoning Board of Appeals chairman. “His first concern was always the village in any matters brought before the board.” Jim Wallace, building and zoning officer for Barrington and former staff liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals, said, “David was always very considerate and thoughtful in his comments.” Survivors include his wife of nearly 53 years, JoAnn; four daughters, Elizabeth Ewart, Cynthia Neff, Mary Craig and Dorothy Rexroat; a sister, Bernice Bailey; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in St. Michael Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.
