Lorenzo Bailey

Lorenzo was taught to value education at an early age and is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College. He supported the college through fundraising and mentoring efforts since graduation. Lorenzo also earned an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He retired from State Farm Insurance after 28 years as an agent and executive following his initial career in computer science. Lorenzo followed Luke 12:48, “…For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…”, through volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America and Cornerstone Family Ministries in Houston, Texas. Lorenzo served as a former Treasurer of the Morehouse Alumni Association, Houston Chapter, former President of the Board of FamilyTime Foundation and former Treasurer of Cornerstone Family Ministries.

Lorenzo is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ruth Bailey, daughters Latonya McClam (Michael) and Tori, grandchildren Jasmine, James and Jackson McClam, brothers Mitchell, Clayborn (Delores), Maurice and Aubrey (Susan), nieces, nephews, and a multitude of cousins, extended family and friends. Lorenzo is preceded in death by his sister, Wyvonia Moss, brothers-in-law, Odis Moss and Johnny Brown, and sisters-in-law, Millie Bailey, Joyce Bailey and Elizabeth Brown.

While a loving husband, father, doting grandfather, brother and a Godly servant, Lorenzo was also a loyal friend, colleague and confidant. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf, spending time with family and friends, traveling, volunteering, hiking and reading. Lorenzo will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Lorenzo transitioned to be with God on March 22, 2022. He is playing tennis again, working on his golf game and watching over those he loved.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Griggs Chapel AME Church, 724 Griggs Chapel Road, Eatonton, GA 31024. Internment followed the service at Bethel Church Cemetery, 156 Bethel Church Rd NE, Eatonton, GA 31024. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:00am, at Windsor Village Church, 6011 W Orem Dr. Houston, Texas 77085.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:

MD Anderson Cancer Center

P.O. Box 4486

Houston, TX 77210-4486

https://gifts.mdanderson.org/

Please designate donations to:

In Memory of Lorenzo Bailey

VD Gastrointestinal Research (GASTR6)

or

Morehouse College

Office of Institutional Advancement

830 Westview Drive

Gloster Hall, Suite 305

Atlanta, GA 30314

https://giving.morehouse.edu

Please designate donations to:

In Memory of Lorenzo Bailey

General Scholarship Fund

Arrangements are under the trusted care of:

Kingwood Funeral Home

22800 Hwy 59, North

Kingwood, TX 77339

(281) 358-9005

and

Bernard’s Family Funeral Care

103 Willie Bailey Street

Eatonton, GA 31024

(706) 485-4494