Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:45 pm Monday, December 21, 2015

Bobby Ray Bailey

Bobby Ray Bailey, age 67, Tuscumbia, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at his residence.

Bobby Ray was a dedicated witness of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses of Tuscumbia. He was always a hard worker, driving trucks for many years. He was an avid Alabama fan, Roll Tide! Bobby Ray was a loving friend and brother, who was loved by all and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

The visitation was held Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Spry Memorial Chapel. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Tuscumbia.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Bobby Bailey, Jr. of Columbia, Tenn.; siblings, Martha Ingram and husband, Wayne, Kathy Seal, Billy Bailey, David Bailey and wife, Dianne, Dale Bailey and wife, Cathy and a host of nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Taskle Bailey; mother, Myrtle Bailey; and nephew, Gregory Seal.

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