Terry Glenn Bailey and Pamela Hitt Bailey

Terry Glenn Bailey and Pamela Hitt Bailey

Terry Bailey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 18, 2017.
Terry Glenn Bailey, 54, and Pamela Hitt Bailey, 57, of Center, Texas, passed away together in an accident on February 15, 2017.Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017, at First United Pentecostal Church of Center. Funeral service for the couple will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Center with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Terry was born on March 13, 1962, in Center, Texas. He was a self-made man and rose to be one of East Texas’ most prolific entrepreneurs. Pam was born on August 26, 1959, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in business. After the couple married on September 27, 1980, she quietly became the firm foundation of their immediate and extended family. For 36 years together, Terry and Pam impacted their families and their community with their truly unique partnership which blended very different gifts. Although their tribe seems to encompass a thousand cousins, the Bailey’s thrived on togetherness and the joy of a close-knit family. That philosophy carried over into their businesses where partnerships often involved family members, but even those who were unrelated became indistinguishable from blood relations. Terry was larger than life and could not help but to inspire. Pam, marvelously drew no attention to herself, while almost invisibly making everything in their complicated lives actually work. Terry caused every man to measure himself. Pam on the other hand, made everyone feel as though they measured up. To her, status and stature were irrelevant. Pam had a servant’s heart and a genuine caring nature. She made everyone she came across feel worthwhile. Terry and Pam Bailey had a passion for putting family first and have now left an enormous group with great sadness and an even greater legacy to carry on. Their survivors include: Daughter: Carmen Mackey and husband, Ryan; Son: Dustin Bailey and wife, Ginny. Grandchildren: Falon Mackey; Ivy Mackey; Trevor Bailey; Taygan Bailey. Mothers: Ann Hitt; Charlotte Bailey. Sisters: Katha Bush; Vicki Tomlin and husband, Richard; Treasa Donnan and husband, Jim. Preceded in death by Pam’s Father: Charles "Slick" Hitt; Terry’s Father: Millard Bailey; Terry’s Brothers: Mitchell Bailey, Delane Bailey, Johnny Bailey. Pallbearers will be James Butler, Dee Winston, Kevin Rash, Jinx Hutchins, Luke Garrett, Jeff Bailey and Rial Taylor. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made online to The Bailey Family Foundation at www.baileyfamilyfoundation.com. The family of Dustin & Ginny Bailey and Carmen & Ryan Mackey wish to thank everyone for their prayers and continued support through this difficult time. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

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March 2, 2017

Jennifer Ewing posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2017

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February 21, 2017

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Jennifer Ewing

March 2, 2017

I knew Terry quite well, but I never met Pam. I do know he loved her & his family more than life. He was so proud of his children & grandchildren. I wish I had the right words for such an indescribable loss. On one level, I'm thankful they passed on together because I can't imagine how hard it would be for one to carry on without the other, despite all the love, faith, strength, & support of family & friends. You all remain in my prayers. I am shocked & deeply saddened.

Val (JJ cook)

February 24, 2017

Dustin. My prayers are with you. Your DaD was a special guy!!

Gene

February 21, 2017

My Heart Felt sympathy goes out to all of the Family. I know that Terry and Pam were an inspiration to many, many people. He was the most unique man that I have ever known.

Terri guinn

February 21, 2017

I never got to meet them but heard a lot about them,,I am friends with some of the bailey family and I'm sorry for the loss of your family loved ones. Prayers for all.

Rob & Julie Beckham

February 20, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bailey and Hitt Families during this difficult time. We are grateful to have known Terry and Pam. Blessings for peace, The Beckhams

John Clanton HarperTechSpecialtyEquipmentRepair

February 19, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with y'all during these difficult times.

February 19, 2017

Deepest sympathy to all of the family. May God's perfect peace be with you in your time of grief.

Sheila and James R Wilson Sr.

Danny Lummus

February 19, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your family. I know this is a great loss. Prayers for you all.

Debi Sage-Crawford

February 18, 2017

Our Love And Prayers With You

ELIZABETH MORENO

February 18, 2017

My hear felt sympathy for The Bailey Family
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February 18, 2017

Prayers and condolences to the Bailey family. May God bless you and see you through this time.

Angel Cortes

February 18, 2017

Prayers & heartfelt sadness upon hearing the news of the tragedy.
Blessings & inspiration 2 find rest & peace in Christ alone.
I was privileged to have enjoyed meeting them & providing of my extensive efforts to give them the best that I had to offer.

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