of Conway, AR
October 28, 1933 - November 11, 2019
Hassell Edward Bailey, 86, of Conway, AR, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born October 28, 1933, in Roden Mill, AR, to the late Coy and Elva Mae (Foree) Bailey. Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Evilea Hamlett.
Ed was a faithful member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Conway. He devoted his life to the Lord and his family. Ed worked as a DJ for KCON radio station and retired from AT&T after 30 years. He enjoyed singing, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family. Ed had a goofy sense of humor that always made you laugh. He was loved very much by his friends and family, who will dearly miss his loving smile and outgoing personality.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family; his wife of 64 years, Betty Sue (Compton) Bailey; daughters, Cynthia Diane Rogers of Vilonia, AR, and Connie Sue Bailey-Blake (Donovan) of Dacula, GA; grandchildren, Ryan (Mandy) Rose, Rebecca (Doug) Walker, Brandy (Olin) Egan, Hunter Blake and Connor Blake; great-grandchildren, Robbyn Rose, Kiya Egan, Cayden Keele, Kennedy Walker, Cora Keele, Reed Rose, Lexton Corbin, Eli Walker and Bane Gibson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00pm, Friday, November 15, 2019, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
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11 Condolence(s)
Lynda Pool
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Poppy was one of a kind . Always happy and smiling I will miss him very much
Debbie & Lee Morehart
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Susi Rose Winkler
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
My deepest sympathies to all the family and friends. He was Known more to me as a set; Granny B and Poppy. He was one of the kindest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing. When I think of him I remember a man who loved and accepted people for who they were not always who or what they should be. He loved his family so very much. He opened his heart to extended family and loved ya if you were an in law or a outlaw :) :).
He had the greatest mischievous, playful and sometimes ornery sense of humor. Always greeting you with a big smile and even bigger hug.
He loved the Lord with a passion and always showed that love with his actions and deeds.
I am grateful to our Father God for allowing me to know this sweet spirit.
I pray that God puts a comforting hedge of peace and love around his family to deal with their lose. I thank God that he is with his Father in heaven in peace and no more pain.
Love and peace, Susi
Susi Rose Winkler
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
My deepest sympathies to all the family and friends. He was Known more to me as a set; Granny B and Poppy. He was one of the kindest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing. When I think of him I remember a man who loved and accepted people for who they were not always who or what they should be. He loved his family so very much. He opened his heart to extended family and loved ya if you were an in law or a outlaw :) :).
He had the greatest mischievous, playful and sometimes ornery sense of humor. Always greeting you with a big smile and even bigger hug.
He loved the Lord with a passion and always showed that love with his actions and deeds.
I am grateful to our Father God for allowing me to know this sweet spirit.
I pray that God puts a comforting hedge of peace and love around his family to deal with their lose. I thank God that he is with his Father in heaven in peace and no more pain.
Love and peace, Susi
DICK MILLS
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Betty l am so sorry bout Ed. I think about you all often wondering were you were. He was dear friend. I know you will miss him lots. He was great man. Love you and will be praying for you and family.
Debbie Gwatney Matteri
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Mr. Bailey and I had emailed about genealogy. We intended to have a personal visit about Roden Mill, Berry Gap and Hamlet.
Sorry to hear of his passing. I was looking forward to learning more about our family’s history from him.
Melissa Brock
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Oh how you are missed, my precious Uncle. You were a man that I looked up too and admired.
Love you now and forever.
Melissa
Sue Compton Anderson
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Hassell will be missed!
Much love and prayers for his family especially Betty Sue, after 64 years, it has to be so hard.
Bob and Marilyn Schoonover
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family. We only know Robbyn as she will soon be our granddaughter in law. However, just knowing her tells us this gentleman had to be a wonderful man. May God wrap His loving arms around all loved ones with His peace.
Laurel Bird and Butch Walker
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Didn't know Ed very long, but I know from Laurel that he was very good neighbor to them (except for the geese). Just about every spring Ed would have two gardens. He would load down his little S-10 with more than it could haul and usually one of us would have to pull him out when he got stuck.
Ed Bailey was a good Man.
Steve Montgomery