Tony Bailey Obituary
Funeral services will be held for Mr Anthony "Tony" Wayne Bailey at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Burial will follow at Hurricane Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to services.
Tony was born on May 1, 1976 in Ruston, LA to Diane and Darrell Bailey. He entered into rest on Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He owned his own auto repair shop called Bailey's Automotive in Gibsland, LA for many years. His passions included riding 4 wheelers, mud rides, riding his Harley and visiting with friends and family.
He will be greatly missed by all those that loved him.
Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Diane Bailey, and grandparents, Mervin and Alice Davis.
Left to cherish his memories are his sister Rose Bailey, nephew Gabe, nieces Serinity and Genevieve; step-children, Brianna, Colleen, and Duncan, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Honoring Tony as pallbearers will be Richard Davis, Johnny Thornton, Dylan Skinner, Joe Reno, Chad Dawson, and Dustin Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jake Fulkroad, David May, and John Bays.
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