of Edmond, OK
October 9, 1922 - October 13, 2016
Otis D. Bailey, 94, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on October 13, 2016.
Mr. Bailey was born October 9, 1922 to Joe W. Bailey and Sarah Ellen Kirby Bailey in Greenbrier, AR.
He married Mildred Tyler on June 26, 1943 in Conway, AR. They were married for 66 years. He was a lifelong resident of Conway before he moved to Oklahoma City, OK in 2008 to be near his daughter, Debbie. He was a member of Conway First Church of the Nazarene.
O. D. Bailey was a veteran of WW II as a member of the Army Air Corps. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 30 years of service.
O. D. was well known for his garden, which he gladly shared with family and friends. He also loved hunting and fishing, enjoying most of these times with his brother-in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; brother, Joe Kirby Bailey; sisters, Carlee Stevens, Lillie Bess Clements and Mildred Sowell.
He is survived by his son, David Bailey and wife Judy, of Lawrenceville, GA; his daughter, Debbie Bolton and husband Bobby, of Oklahoma City, OK; six grandchildren - Michael Bailey and wife Jennifer, Stephen Bailey and wife Whitney, Katie Darnell and husband Russell, Matt Bolton, Amy Wheeler and husband Casey, Molly Mayfield and husband Jacob; seven great-grandchildren - Clay and Collyns Bailey, Colt, Millie and Harper Darnell, Hunter and Hayden Mayfield. He is also survived by his sister Alma Lois Emison of Vilonia, AR.
The family would like to extend special thanks to caregiver Barbara Booker and the staff at Integrity Senior Care of Edmond, OK.
Visitation will be from noon to 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR. Services will immediately follow at 1:00 pm, with his son, David Bailey, pastor of Grace Bible Church of Lawrenceville, GA and nephews Sam Bailey, pastor of Twin Lakes Baptist Church of Mountain Home, AR and Gary Stevens, pastor of First Baptist Church of Morse, TX, officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, AR.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
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7 Condolence(s)
Barry & Susan Trent
Saturday, October 22, 2016
David, Debbie and Families,
We have such fond memories of your Dad being a quiet, wonder Christian man who always had a smile and friendly greeting for everyone!
May God give you His comfort!
Our love and prayers,
Barry & Susan
Carolyn Tyler
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
David and Debbie ...My prayers are with you and family. Loved your Dad .always so gentle and kind ... is how I remember him.
Grace and Peace.
Carolyn
Arlie And Joann Permenter
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
To Debbie and the Bailey family so sorry for the loss of this fine man an mentor. Debbie your dad was always super nice to my dad an mom, l will always cherish both of your parents memories
Margaret Dildy Beasley
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Otto and Mildred were next door neighbors on Farris Road to my Mother and Dad, the late Joe and Mary Ellen Dildy.
What wonderful neighbors they were!--sharing vegetables, daily visits, sharing seedlings, sharing cookies or cake.
I have a 12 foot high crape myrtle that came from their yard as a 2 foot tall plant over 15 years ago!
My prayers are with you at the loss of this fine man.
Susan & Stanley Woodard
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
David, Debbie and family,
Otis Bailey was our precious friend and Christian mentor for so many years. Stanley & I have many wonderful memories of your dad and mom both. For me, it was from very early childhood at the Tyler's house next door (thinking back to when your parents drove the '56 light blue Pontiac), and then for all of our family at the Nazarene Church for many years, sitting by them during worship services and enjoying both of them as they were so completely involved in every aspect of service for the Lord. We appreciate their great influence on our lives and treasure these special memories. We love all of your family so much. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Lulu Thompson
Monday, October 17, 2016
David, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your Dad. Deepest sympathy to you and yours,Lulu
Rick & Melinda Reynolds
Friday, October 14, 2016
To the Bailey family, we are so sorry for your loss. I met Mr. Bailey in 1992 when I was seeking the County Clerk's office in the garden and still remember the great visit we had. One great man.