Billy "Bill" Dean Bailey (Lebanon)'s Obituary
On January 5, 1961, Billy "Bill" Dean Bailey was born to William and Jeanette Clark Bailey in Marshall, Missouri.
He entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in his home in Springfield, Missouri. He was sixty-four years, eleven months and one day of age.
Bill is survived by his son, Brad Bailey and his significant other, Crystal Carter; his grandchildren, Brylin Payne, Diamond Conaway, Landyn Carter, Bailey Payne and Cornelius; three great-grandchildren, Keeton, Zariyah and Andre Kidd; his brother, Dennis Clark and his wife Linda; a nephew, Frank Clark and his wife Josey; his nieces, Sarah Clark and Jennifer Thompson; and his former wife, Robin Harris.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Jeanette; his granddaughter, Ryder Bailey; his brothers, Wesley and Kerry Thompson; a sister, Renee Clark; and his step-father, O.K. Clark.
He was raised in Buffalo, Missouri and following his schooling, joined the United States Army. Following his faithful service, he relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana. He lived there until 2018 when he returned to the Lebanon, Missouri area.
He attended church and had placed his trust in God. He had a cat that he loved. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed whittling, diamond art and putting together model cars.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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