Afton D. “Bill” Bailey, 79, of Paris, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Mr. Bailey, the son of Rev. Fred Afton Bailey & Jewell Fenter Bailey, was born June 25, 1937, in Wright City, OK. Following his service to our country in the U. S. Army he worked on Mississippi River Boats as a pianist. With his degree in journalism, he worked for several Oklahoma Newspapers. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include cousins: Al & Sue Ward of Wright City, OK, Bob & Betty Bailey of Wright City, OK and Joe Bearden of OR, his loving pet, Toto, along with numerous other cousins and extended family.
