WATSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME
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CENTER, TEXAS 75935
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NEWS RELEASE: September 10, 2015
DECEASED NAME FOR NEWS: Billy Earl Bailey
Billy Earl Bailey, 76, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Cecil Chessher and Bro. Bobby Waller officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Bailey was born April 3, 1939, in Shelby County, to Caywood Bailey and Leona Bailey. He loved horseback riding, gardening, fishing and always enjoyed a good old western show. He was a member of The Called Out Church in Center.
He is survived by
Wife: Carrie Ann Bailey
Son: Vernon Bailey
Daughters:
Kathy Matthews and husband, Mark
Gina Chessher and husband, Cecil
Alesia Campbell and husband, Steve
Sister: Ethel Gee
Brother: James Thomas Bailey
Grandchildren:
Stephanie Davis and husband, Ronnie
Chasity Cooper and husband, Shane
Chad Chessher and wife, Jenney
Mary Kunkel and husband, Bo
Sarah Chessher
Justin Campbell and wife, April
Shane Campbell and wife, Ashley
Blake Campbell
Chase Campbell and wife, Jade
Treven Bailey
Brent Bailey
Jessica Smith and husband, Charlie
22 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Caywood Bailey and Leona Bailey
Sisters: Jettie Andrews, Rosene Andrews, Christene Waller
Brothers: Dick Herman Bailey, George Bailey, Edward Bailey
Pallbearers will be Justin Campbell, Shane Campbell, Blake Campbell, Chase Campbell, Chad Chessher, Treven Bailey and Brent Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Matthews, Cecil Chessher, Steve Campbell, Shane Cooper, Bobby McCauley, Elbert Bailey and Delbert Cockrell.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com