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Obituary For Rickey Bailey
Mr. Rickey Bailey, 67, of Columbus, GA passed on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Rockdale, GA.
Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. EST, Friday, April 19, 2024 at the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. No public visitation.
Mr. Rickey Bailey was born in Columbus, GA on January 16, 1957 to James and Ella M. Bailey. He was the oldest of six children. He graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in 1974 and joined the United States Navy in September of that year serving three years. Rickey received his college degree from Columbus State University in 1986. He was a dedicated Lineman for Georgia Power until his health declined serving 40 years with the company.
Rickey loved his family and didn't take the role of being the oldest lightly. When it came to work ethics and education, he was compassionate and desired to see his family succeed in life. He was proceeded in death by his father, James Bailey, his sister Catherine Bailey White and one brother, James Bailey.
On November 1, 2017, Rickey was united in holy matrimony to Carmen Delores Pace and resided in Conyers, GA.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife, Carmen Bailey, his mother, Ella M. Bailey, one brother, Wayne Bailey, three sisters, Gail, (Milton) Logan, Tammie Y. (Darrell) Meadows, Jamie Bailey all of Columbus, GA four children: Jose(Andrea) Pace of Columbus, GA, daughter, Carletta (Bobby) Bonner of Conyers, GA, Kenya Williams of Columbus, GA, daughter, Shakita (Kelvin) Hunter of Smiths Station, AL; a special nephew, Amir Oneal, 22 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, and a host of loving nephews, nieces, and cousins.
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James Davis sent The Peace Lily for Rickey Bailey - April 16, 2024
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Nakia Jackson planted 5 trees in memory of Rickey Bailey . - April 19, 2024
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We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the immediate family of Rickey Bailey. Our dear cousin will truly be missed. In July 2023, Rickey opened his beautiful home to the family & hosted an impromptu gathering that was awesome! We had the opportunity to talk, laugh, and enjoy his presence. The memory of that particular gathering will live forever in our hearts.
We are praying for our family๐๐พโค๏ธ๐๐พโค๏ธ Greg & Penny Bailey
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the immediate family of Rickey Bailey. Our dear cousin will truly be missed. In July 2023, Rickey opened his beautiful home to the family & hosted an impromptu gathering that was awesome! We had the opportunity to talk, laugh, and enjoy his presence. The memory of that particular gathering will live forever in our hearts.
Greg & Penny Bailey
Our cousin Rickey will forever be in our memories.
Me him and .Gail going at it on fb I will miss his crazy talking.Rip cuz
Condolences and prayers for your family,I will truly miss my cousin. I hope you all can get through this by, letting God take control.
We are going to miss you Rickey. My Cousin always made me felt loved. He made the family gatherings enjoyable and welcoming. Going to miss my cousin and I am praying for all the family in our lost. We love you allโค๏ธ
-Michelle & Johntae Stroud | Orlando, FL
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Rickey, this is so hard to believe. I still don't believe you are gone and I will never see you again. You were an awesome big brother. You will forever be in my heart. Your sister Gail
Condolences and Prayers. May your soul peacefully rest.
My condolences to the family.
Carlena Mitchell
We are at a loss for words to hear you passed Rickey; thank you for opening your home to us in July so we could all get together that will be in our ๐ hearts!!! Rest easy, praying for you family may God bring peace to you๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Sorry for your loss
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one! God bless your entire family. We are keeping you all in our prayers ๐!
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
