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William Henry Bailey

April 6, 1926 – May 25, 2020
Obituary of William Henry Bailey
IN THE CARE OF

Gipson Funeral Home & Garden of Memories Memorial Park

Henry Bailey, 94, of Lufkin, was born April 6, 1926 in Shelby County, Texas. He was the oldest son of the late Forest and Virgie (McSwain) Bailey. He passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 in a local hospital.

Henry was a truck driver and retired from Brookshire Brothers. He was a WWII veteran and POW.

Survivors include daughter, Carolyn Anderson; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Eddy Gresham, all of Hudson; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Kay Bailey of Livingston; grandchildren, Melissa Flora, Lisa Foster, Joshua Bailey, Cari Gresham, Gary Gresham, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and brothers Forest Earl Bailey of Zavalla and Daniel Bailey of Silsbee.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bobbie Nell Bailey; son-in-law, Rayford Anderson; grandson, Ray Anderson; great-granddaughter, Sharon Bailey; 3 brothers and 5 sisters.

He dearly loved the Lord, his family and his country.

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FAMILY

Carolyn AndersonDaughter

Debbie and Eddy GreshamDaughter and Son-in-Law

Roger and Kay BaileySon and Daughter-in-Law

Melissa FloraGrandchild

Lisa FosterGrandchild

Joshua BaileyGrandchild

Cari and Gary GreshamGrandchildren

Forest Earl BaileyBrother

Daniel BaileyBrother

He was also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bobbie Nell Bailey; son-in-law, Rayford Anderson; grandson, Ray Anderson; great-granddaughter, Sharon Bailey; 3 brothers and 5 sisters

PALLBEARERS

Gary GreshamActive Pallbearer

Mason FosterActive Pallbearer

Sam FosterActive Pallbearer

Gary CarswelActive Pallbearer

Tommy CarswellActive Pallbearer

Brant ChristiHonorary Pallbearer

Matthew GreshamHonorary Pallbearer

Gage GreshamHonorary Pallbearer

Jason ChristiHonorary Pallbearer

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