Jack Norman Bailey

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Funeral Service
Paris Freewill Baptist Church
205 E. Wood St.
Paris, AR  72855
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Baxley Cemetery
N. 5th Street
Paris, AR  72855
Jack Norman Bailey

of Paris, AR

September 29, 1939 - January 10, 2013

Jack Norman Bailey, 73 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Mechanicsburg, Mississippi to his parents William Earl ''Pete'' and Dolly (Thrash) Bailey. He worked as a salvage diver, river boat captain, heavy duty diesel mechanic, master electrician and truck driver in Louisiana and Arkansas. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church in Paris and he was never a stranger to anyone and he always considered them his ''Cuz''.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents William and Dolly Bailey and two sisters, Gail Bailey Comeaux and Dale Bailey.

Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years Mary Lou Bailey of Paris, Arkansas; two daughters Darleen Reed-Hawkins of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Jackie Eileen Bailey of Paris, Arkansas; four sisters, Sue ''Beaky'' Bailey Labella of Waggaman, Louisiana, Brenda Bailey Ford of Oakwood, Texas, Thelma Bailey Foster of Bentonia, Mississippi and Marilyn Bailey Dunn of St. Rose, Louisiana; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Paris Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Pallbearers will be Eddie Stinnett, Dale Gilbreath, Brad Curtis, Wes Powell, Mike Moffett and Jimmy Hardin.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of the wonderful people at Paris Freewill Baptist Church.

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14 Condolence(s)
Mark
, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

I am very sorry for the loss of Jack. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly Henson White
Ft. Smith, AR
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Thursday, January 17, 2013

What a great man, Jack has always been :-) What a time he will have in Heaven, I wouldn't be suprised if he were their to greet us when we get their. "Cuz"

Elizabeth Woolsey/Medi-Quik Pharmacy
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mary, Jackie, and Darlene,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am glad I had the opportunity to know Jack and to be a service to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Brecher
Fort Smith, AR
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Mary Lou Jack was a sweet, sweet man! So special and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you that our Lord will cover you with his comfort and mercy! I will truly miss seeing and talking with you and Jack. Call me if you need to talk. Much love! Elaine

Pam Baumgartner
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Wow where do I start, growing up by Jack and Mary Lou was the greatest experience a kid could have, I could NOT have ask for any better neighbors. They were so loving and caring if I ever needed anything I ALWAYS went to Jack and Mary Moo's they knew just how to fix everything, from kissing my boo boo's to just giving me a big ole hug. Words can't express how much I'm gonna miss him. Thanks so much for being so good to me and loving me as one of yours, you will NEVER be forgotten and will always be close to my heart. I love you and Mary Lou so much. Gonna see ya again someday until then enjoy the place we all long for that place we call our home HEAVEN

Annette Watts
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Jack will be forever missed by William and I. He was so caring and loving. He never failed to ask about me when I was going thru some health issues and he always gave me a big hug and told me he loved me. He was a very special man and I look forward to seeing him again some day in Heaven! I love you Mary, Jackie, and Darline.

Yvonne Moffet
Paris, AR
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Monday, January 14, 2013

I remember seeing Mr. Bailey at Paris Freewill when i would visit. Althoug i didn't personally know him my inlaws Richard and Imogene Moffet alway spoke highly and lovingly of there friend Jack. I remember his friendly demeanor and smile i am glad my inlaws where able to help him go to dialysis when he needed a ride. May God comfort ur family as they grief

jane carolyn reed roberts
minden, LA
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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Sending Love, Friendship and lots of Prayers to all of you. Just remember what you keep in your memory is yours forever.XXOXOXOXO

Dongieux and Thelma Foster and Family
Bentonia, MS
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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Our sympathies and Prayers are with you, and we will Miss brother Jack

Bob Parks
Paris, AR
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Jack's family.

I remember when I first was getting to know Jack. I thought this was the toughest guy I had ever came in contact with. Jack was going to "whup" everyone who he had a conversation with. As I got to know him better, Jack was just a big Teddy Bear. Never 'whupped' anyone that I ever knew of, but this man had a heart of gold. He was the same man every time I saw him. He would help you with all of his knowledge. Jack was a very knowledgeable man in a lot of different areas. Jack would also give you the shirt off his back.

As mentioned in Jack's obituary, everyone was "Cuz". I always enjoyed bumping in to Jack as the first thing he was going to say was "How you doing Cuz". Then he would ask about what was going on and before it was over we would have at least one big laugh. Jack was my friend, and I was his friend.

As we walk down this road of life, some day we will all take the journey that Jack is now taking, When it is my turn to take this journey, I am sure that I will hear Jack say, "Hey Cuz what you been doing?"

Jack Bailey I will never forget you my firend. God Bless

Brenda Knoles
Paris,, AR
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Mary Lou, & family, Our hearts go out to you now, our prayers are with you all for strength & comfort. He was a warm & friendly man.





Kathy, Daniel, and Cole Walker
Waggaman, LA
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

With deepest sympathy. You're in our thoughts and prayers

Marilyn Dunn
Saint Rose, LA
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

While I will greatly miss my brother, knowing that he is at peace gives me some comfort. Mary, Jackie, and Darlene, and their grandchildren are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Lynn Merchant
Booneville,
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Friday, January 11, 2013

Every dialysis day Jack is missed. I miss his kidding, his kind words and our conversations while on treatment. He always had a big smile while telling me a tall tail I miss him greatly. My prayers are with with all the family.