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William Morris "Bill" Bailey

William Morris "Bill" Bailey obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

William Bailey Obituary

Bill passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital after a brief illness. A loving, devout husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was 88 years old. He never met a stranger and put a smile on everyone's face. He was a long time St. Gerard Parishioner and World War II Navy veteran. He retired from Exxon after 42 years, worked in the LSU ticket office for 33 years and attended Manresa retreat for 52 years. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume on Friday, September 6, 2013 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Jerry Martin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Thelma Breaud Bailey; four children, Deborah Fernandez and spouse, Michael, Janell LaBorde and spouse, Ronald, Rachel Beebe and spouse Chuck, William G. "Bill" Bailey and spouse Cherie; ten grandchildren, Jason Fernandez and spouse Courtney, Amanda L. Robertson and spouse, Ricky, Allyson LaBorde, LT Ronald LaBorde Jr., Matthew LaBorde, Jessie Beebe and spouse Havilah, Richard Beebe, Bill Bailey Jr., Christopher Bailey, Madeline Bailey; two great grandchildren, Gavin Beebe and Griffin Beebe. He is survived by siblings Williamine Browning, Sylvia Eppinett, Clarence Bailey and Kenneth and Vivian Bailey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bailey Sr. Pallbearers will be his seven grandsons and nephew Jimmy James. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and Amedisys Home Health. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published by The Advocate on Sep. 5, 2013.
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We are so sorry we did not know Mr.Bailey passed until the services were over. Our whole family would have been there. We are praying for you all. We loved Mr. Bill. He was always so kind to us kids in the neighbor hood. My heart was so sad that I missed the services. I did go to visit him at his resting place. I saw the beautiful flowers that everyone gave with such love. I know he is at peace. God Bless you all. Love Sue Sue

Susan Jumonville Prejean

September 16, 2013

My thoughts and continued prayers are with all of you, especially Cherie and Bill. Sincerely, Kim G. Waguespack

September 12, 2013

Janell and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your father. So, so difficult. Know that you and your family are in our thought and prayers.
Celeste and Jerry Torrance

September 8, 2013

We just found out about Mr. Bailey's passing. We did not know or would have certainly been at the visitation and service for support. Mr. Bailey was such a sweet, kind man and he always had a smile and a hug for us. He was our neighbor on St. Gerard Ave. for many years. I saw him and Mrs. Bailey at St. Patricks' church at 4:00 pm mass or Wal-mart all the time. where we would catch up on some news of the families. He will be dearly be missed by all. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most horrible time sending our love.

Janet Fuselier (Jumonville)

September 6, 2013

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My prayers and sympathy are with the Bailey families at this difficult time.May he rest in peace~

Linda Bonaventure

September 5, 2013

From my family to yours, Bill and Cherie, our deepest condolences for your loss of your dad. My you find comfort in the love and memories he gave to each of you. God bless.

Anne Miller

September 5, 2013

Bill, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know we now have a special person with Traci in heaven watching over us all.

Terre & Todd Smith

September 5, 2013

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Memorial Events
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Sep

5

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Sep

6

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA

Sep

6

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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