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Charles Wayne Bailey
27 Mar 1936 – 27 Feb 2025
| Birth | 27 Mar 1936 |
| Death | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Cemetery | Hopewell Cemetery DeRidder , Beauregard Parish , Louisiana , USA |
| Added by | Michael Harrison on 28 Feb 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280399810 |
Bio
Charles "Wayne" Bailey, a beloved father, friend, and craftsman, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 27, 1936, in DeRidder, Louisiana, Wayne lived a full life and made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Wayne began his journey as a carpenter at the young age of 18, dedicating his skills to the construction industry and becoming a well-respected member of the community. He was proud to be part of a small graduating class of just six students at Dry Creek High School, where he became famous for an unforgettable stunt: wrestling a bear! A member of the Masons, Wayne had a generous spirit and a good heart. He was an avid catfisherman and cherished the peacefulness of nature along the water. Music was another passion of his-Wayne loved to play his Martin guitar, filling the air with tunes that brought joy to those around him. Wayne was a dedicated sports fan as well, cheering enthusiastically for LSU sports and keeping an eye on the East Beauregard High School basketball team. Above all, he cherished watching his grandkids play sports, beaming with pride as they took to the field or court. He was a longtime member of Beckwith Baptist Church, where he found community and support throughout his life. Wayne is survived by his son, his daughters, his grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends, who will always carry his memory in their hearts. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Lavelle Bailey; parents, Charles and Florida Bailey; siblings, Elaine Booty, Clifford Bailey, Vergie Alston, Tressie Harrington. INFORMATION BY: MYERS-COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME (survivors' names omitted to respect the privacy of the living per findagrave.com policy)
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- Tressie Elodee Bailey Harrington 1921–1991
- Clifford McMahon Bailey 1926–1974
- Sonja Elaine Booty 1942–1992
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