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Edward Bailey Obituary
He was born March 22, 1950 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Edward E. & Henrietta (Fanning) Bailey, Sr. Edward was a member of Bethel AME Church and was recently elected to the Malvern School Board.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carmen (Lock) Bailey; his daughters Traci N. Bailey, Latrice Bynum (Dustin) and Michelle Morgan (Amorrow); grandchildren Taylei Bailey and Maxwell Bynum; sisters Julia Dulan (Michael) and Laura Strickland; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday at Bethel AME Church, 1220 Carmichael Street, Malvern, AR, with the Reverend Dr. Clarence Guy officiating.
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August 26, 2019
I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by your fondest memories of him, cherish them and keep them close to your heart. With each passing day may you receive the needed comfort from God, family and friends during this difficult time.
August 16, 2019
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Please find comfort in God's word.
Irvine Lindsey
August 11, 2019
My prayers and thoughts are with the Bailey family. I glad I had the pleasure of speaking with Jr Bailey at the School Reunion last year
May God continue with your family in the days weeks months and years ahead. Keep Faith in God
Annette McElroy Lindsey
Lisa Carpenter
August 11, 2019
He was such a wonderful man I am so very sorry for your loss!! I will miss my friend and his stories! Praying for his family that he loved so dearly. Sincerely, Lisa Carpenter
Dracy Johnson
August 10, 2019
One of the finest, sweetest most humble man I ever met and worked with at the high school. Dracy Johnson
Michael Dulan Jr.
August 10, 2019
You have our deepest condolences, love and many prayers. We pray Ed's light continues to shine bright and spread through everyone he touched.
August 10, 2019
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Patricia Walsh
August 9, 2019
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Bailey family. May you seek comfort,peace and joy in the strong and powerful arms of our comforter and provider, JESUS CHRIST. Much care and love, Pat Walsh Houston Texas.
Fran Bailey
August 9, 2019
Mr. Edward Bailey was one of the most precious people to grace this earth. I know he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I was Mrs. Bailey and he was Mr. Bailey at Malvern High School for years. That smile of his will be missed.
Teresa & John Davis
August 9, 2019
You will be missed at the Davis household. We have known you from elementary to High School and beyond. We loved you dearly.
Christopher Brown (Crow)
August 9, 2019
Mr. Bailey was a tremendous person who I was glad to know. I would always see him in the hall at MHS and he would always have a smile on his face and a positive attitude. I am thankful I had this opportunity and send my prayers and thoughts to his family. May God Bless You and be with you in this time. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.
John & Charlotte Primm
August 9, 2019
Our condolences to the family in the loss of your love one. Great man we were classmates.
John H Primm
Class of 1968
TaRizma Crecy
August 9, 2019
Rest In Love❤ Mr.Bailey. You will/are missed
Sandra Reggans-McAdoo
August 9, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Betty Taylor
August 9, 2019
If you looked up the word gentleman in the dictionary, you should see a picture of Mr. Bailey. He was one of the most up standing men I had ever met. Betty Taylor
Whitney Henderson
August 9, 2019
Mr Bailey Touched alot of our lives he was full wisdom and told the best stories, he will be missed Dearly my condolences to the family.
Dominique Walsh
August 8, 2019
Mr.Bailey was my favorite person in school; he always kept my head on straight and even after I graduated checked on me when he seen me. He was such a kind and caring person; it hurts too see this. Glad he's in a better place; we love you Mr.Bailey!
Daphine Wright
August 8, 2019
My condolences to the family.
Dr George Singleton
August 8, 2019
To the Bailey family I am sadden to here of the passing of a long lost friend. I can remember back in the days playing with Jr when we were young . He was a great guy and will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Jr.
August 8, 2019
What a loss. Absolute kind hearted gentlemen that always had a positive attitude and a smile.
Pam Plummer
August 8, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a very sweet person. He was so helpful to me at MES years ago with students I worked with at that time. Im so glad I visited with him the last time I saw him. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Wada Williams
August 8, 2019
Condolences to the Bailey family. I have known Edward since I was a young child. My parents owned Grissom Glass Shop which was close to your home. I spent lots of time at the shop and soon made friends with Edward, Billy Earl Jones and Gloria. I enjoyed visiting with him during his time on faculty at MHS. He always had a smile, a positive comment and was a gentleman. I watched the 3 girls grow-up and their accomplishments through the years. Edward was a proud father, he loved to have a brag every now and then when we had a minute between classes. I was so glad that he was elected to the School Board and was looking forward to seeing him fairly often. I was friends with your grandmother and Edward got her sense of humor. She was a special lady. Julia, I am sorry I didn't have the opportunity to get to know you like I did the rest of the family. Being a faculty member of Malvern Schools put me in the perfect place for me to stay in touch with the family. I got to know Laura fairly well, although we got to know her as Doll. Carmen ,I have known you for sometime, however I don't see you like I used to. Traci, do you know that Henrietta came to my office to tell me about your birth and she wanted to know how I spelled my Traci's name. She liked the why I spelled it and wanted to make sure she got it right. Latrice, you were a joy in school always smiling and polite to everyone. Michelle, I feel like you were part of my family. Your Dad was at the high school by then and always had something to tell me about your day. He kept me up to date with all 3 of you because he was a proud father and he knew that I cared about his family. Edward was a good man, and I have some many fond memories of him and the family. Edward will be greatly missed. Thinking of you'll during this difficult time.
Wanda Grissom Williams
August 8, 2019
You will be missed Mr. Bailey.
Tammy Harris meador
August 8, 2019
Prayers to your family.
Amanda Fite
August 8, 2019
My love and prayers to the family...you all will be in my prayers, I loved Mr.Bailey he will be missed.
Carrie Hunter
August 8, 2019
Condolences to the Bailey family. Edward will be truly missed, however take comfort in knowing that his pain is gone and he is at rest. Praying for your strength.
August 8, 2019
Condolences for the family of Ed Bailey, Jr. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Langston
August 8, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Linda Smith
August 8, 2019
Sincere condolences to the Bailey family. Praying for all of you.
Deborah Washington
August 8, 2019
To the family of Edward Bailey Jr. My prayers are with you as you travel this journey. He has no more pain but have inherited a new body and a new home.
Hester Moore
August 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss praying for the family!
Georgia Jones
August 8, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about The passing of Edward Bailey. He was always a joy to hold a conversation with him at MES.
Kay Bunting
August 8, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jimerson
August 8, 2019
To the family of Edward Bailey Jr.
I'm sorry to hear about your lost. Things may seen sad now but it will get better.
Staff of Gross Funeral Home
August 8, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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