97/WWDJ Original Bill Bailey Tribute Page

Longtime radio personality and current Oldies WGVU/GRAND RAPIDS Program Manager/morning man
BILL BAILEY passed away unexpectedly today while playing golf at a station event.
Bill's career started at the Chicago Board of Education and WVON.
Bill was a 1st lieutenant in the Army in Vietnam. He received the bronze star.
After that, he worked in WASHINGTON, DC, CINCINNATI, NEW YORK CITY(Hackensack at 97WWDJ).
and the famed WLS-A/CHICAGO before he came to GRAND RAPIDS.
"Bill has been an integral part of building WGVU Real Oldies," WGVU GM MICHAEL WALENTA said.
"We will miss his smile, his style, and the contribution he has made to our station and our lives.
His passion for music, golf, and the community are an inspiration.
Please keep BILL’s family in your thoughts."