07/27/2023
Marlin W. (Pete) Bailey, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Shelbyville.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Born December 17, 1946, Pete is the son of Marlin Eugene Bailey and Cecil Lois Long Bailey. He provided for his family by driving a truck for many years. Pete loved all kinds of animals, raised chickens, pigs, and goats, and also managed to become a master gardener. He was a wonderful dad to his children. Pete was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
He is survived by:
Children:
Carl Wayne Bailey and wife Brenda
Misty McDaniel and husband Brad
Jeannee M. Conway and husband Carey
Curtis Ray Bailey and wife Emmie
Justin Taylor Bailey and wife Kaitlyn
18 grandchildren
11 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by his wife, Judy Faye Parker Bailey; daughter, Belinda Boren; grandson, Colby Bailey; parents, Eugene Bailey and Cecil Lois Long Bailey; brother, James Earl Bailey; and sister, Ima Jean Hawkins.
Pallbearers will be Russell McLaughin, Matt McLaughin, Bailey McLaughin, Andy McLaughin, Justin Bailey, and Ryan Bailey.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
