Roy was born on September 2, 1938, in Anahuac, Texas to Roy Sr. & Lena Bailey. He attended and graduated from Anahuac High. After graduation he was drafted into the United States Army. While in the U.S. Army Roy served in the Vietnam War & 2 tours in Korea. His acheivments included Army Good Conduct Medal (w/silver, 3 loops)/National Defense Service Medal/ Vietnam Service Medal (w/4 Bronze Service Stars) NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3)//Army Service Ribbon//Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 6)//Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (w/Palm)//Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal //Expert Badge (Rifle) his accomplishments are decorated by the United States of America . He met and married the love of his life Betty A. O’Connor in 1966 in this union they were blessed with three children Sharon Denise, Sheryl Lynn & Reginald Bryan Bailey. Roy was proud of his children and grandchildrens’ accomplishments. The List of charities to he made generous donations to was endless. Roy loved helping those who were less fortunate, and encouraging others to be their best.
Roy was preceded in death by his daughter Sheryl Lynn Bailey-English of Houston Tx, father Roy Bailey Sr, Loving mother Lena Randall Bailey and his sister Lola Mae Bailey-Smith all of Anahuac Tx.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted son Reginald Bryan Bailey of Dallas Tx & Loving Daughter Sharon Denise Bailey-Wade (Demoine) of Fort Worth, Tx. Grandchildren: Keashia Bailey of Fort Worth, Olivia Bailey of Fort Worth, Kenneth Malone of Fort Worth, Kanesha Bailey of Arlington Tx, Reginald B. Bailey Jr. of Grand Prairie Tx & Joshua Bailey of Belton Tx. 14 Great Grandchildren. Siblings: One brother James Bailey Sr (Naomi) of San Antonio Tx, Two sisters Maxine Bailey-Villereal of Houston Tx and Roxie Bailey-Humphrey (Willie) of Baytown Tx. One Aunt Maggie Gage and a Host of special Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends! Special Appreciation to nephews Derrick Humphry (Mary) and Joseph Neal Bailey (Tacia) Lifelong friends Vaughn Colvin (Diane) of Vicksburg, Miss. Roy maintained a close friendship and Co-Parenting relationship with Betty O’Connor of Desoto Tx.
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