Civil Rights Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Billy Bailey
Billy Ray Bailey A large, loving family lost someone irreplaceable – and many around Fairbanks and beyond lost an unforgettable friend – when Billy Ray Bailey passed away peacefully in his sleep July 9. He was surrounded by family in his final moments. Billy was born on Nov. 14, 1956, in Dallas, Texas. Early in life, he tested in the nation's top 95 percentile for reading comprehension. In 1967, he and seven family members bravely traveled to a new frontier and new home: Alaska. Shortly after...
