Photo courtesy of MacAlpine Funeral Home, Inc. - Mac Chapel - Bad Axe
Bad Axe, Michigan
Dec 18, 1961 – Dec 31, 2020 (Age 59)
Ricky H. Bailey, 59, of Verona Township, passed away on December 31st, 2020.
He was born in Pigeon, Michigan on December 18th, 1961 to the late Willet Bailey and Mary (Chapdelaine) Sanford.
Rick worked for Dan’s Excavating for ten years and was self-employed working on automobiles. He raced at Owendale Speedway for many years. Rick enjoyed hunting with his children and working on cars.
Rick is survived by his children: Amanda Bailey (fiancé, Ryan Clark) of Birch Run, Jason Bailey and Ford Bailey, both of Port Austin; his granddaughter, Kali Clark; Bill Sanford of Ubly, who was like a second father to him; and the mother of his children: Michelle Radlinski of Port Austin. He is also survived by his sisters: Cheri (Randy) Spicer of Kinde, Cindy (Scott) Campbell of Kinde, Kim (Rich) Simpson of Caseville and Marj (Eric) Schultz of Lake Orion; his uncle, Denny (Sandra) Bailey of Pigeon; and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his friends: Luke (Ashley) Stilson, Randy (Arlene) Brown and many more friends.
A gathering will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 15th, 2021 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan.
Memorials can be made out to the family discretionary fund (c/o Amanda Bailey).
Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Read MoreOne of the most stand up guys I've ever known in my life. Worked with him at Mauldon BROS. and we got hired in at DANS Excavating the same day and ride together for years. I sure will miss all his stories and advice truly one of the last of the good ole boys!! I miss you my friend!! Junior Morris
Junior Morris
January 11, 2022 | Pt. Austin, MI | Friend
My heartfelt sympathy to the family at this sad time. May you all draw comfort from God and each other. His children Amanda, Jason, and Ford along with the entire family are in my prayers.
Debbie Decker
January 20, 2021 | Bad Axe, MI | Friend
So very sorry to hear about this. I have so many good memories of Rick back in the day when life was so much more easier. He’ll surely be missed by many. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP my friend.
Nadine Janik
January 12, 2021 | Bad Axe, MI | Friend
I was proud to have " Verona Tavern" on one of Rick's race cars.
Bill Tschirhart
January 12, 2021 | Friend
We went through a lot of crazy stuff together beetle I will miss you forever
George Reynolds
January 09, 2021 | BadAxe, MI | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Jason is such a hard working young man who we got to know when he was working with Tony Gottschalk and the crew on our home. His parents raised an awesome young man, Rickey was a good father. Our door is always open to you Jason for a meal or working on a puzzle. Cuzin Susie
Susie/Tom Stahl
January 08, 2021 | Bad Axe, MI | Neighbor
Rick you will forever be in my thoughts. The traveling 3 team from Owendale racing at different tracks. YOU, Tom and Bill cleaning house 1, 2, 3..... One of you guys always won. (BEST CHEATER... ALWAYS WON!!! LOL) I will never forget the memories and my thoughts and prayers are with Michelle and your children expecially!! May GOD race you to heaven!!!! I pray GOD comforts your family at this very fifficult time. May they find comfort in your memories. I'm sure you made them fun! RIP...
Tina Bieri
January 07, 2021 | Pigeon, MI | Friend
Words cannot even begin to express how sad I am to hear about this terrible tragedy. I have known Ricky since grade school and he is just a great person. His family and friends will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa (Dickinson)Bierlein
January 06, 2021 | Essexville, MI | Friend
Ricky was always laughing and wearing a smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time with my deepest condolences.
Linda Krueger
January 06, 2021 | Detroit, MI | Friend