Frank W. Bailey, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Obituary for Frank W. Bailey, Sr. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Mr. Frank W. Bailey, 69, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on August 16, 2021. He was born in Dolton, IL on February 8, 1952, to Carmella Arcuri Bailey and Wayne Bailey. After graduating high school in Chicago, Mr. Bailey’s father accepted a position with the Upjohn Company and moved the family to Memphis. Mr. Bailey began working in Memphis and subsequently met Martha, the love of his life, in 1975. The couple married the following year. They raised a family, two girls and one boy, and spent most of their married life in Memphis. They moved to Southaven eight years ago. For most of his career, Mr. Bailey worked as a home improvement contractor; dedicating 30 years to Cur-Low Construction and over 10 years to Lucius Roofing and Home Improvement. Mr. Bailey was a man of principle and honor, someone who always stayed true to his word. He had a gift of making others around him feel welcomed. He always put others first, especially his family. He led by example and helped instill these qualities in his children and his grandchildren. He was a loving, caring provider and protector. He loved his wife passionately and fearlessly. Mr. Bailey enjoyed nothing more than good food and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors. And in his usual light-hearted way, he was often the life of the party and will be remembered for many things, including his love of karaoke. Mr. Bailey left a mark on the hearts of those he touched, and he will truly be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Bailey was a man of God, leading his family and countless others to the Grace of Christ. He and his wife were dedicated members of the Catholic Church of the Resurrection for almost 45 years. Also, Mr. Bailey was a member and served in the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Bailey is survived by his loving wife, Martha Bailey of Southaven; three daughters, Mary (Shane) Sawicki of Nesbit, MS; Amanda (Ashley) Beasley of Summerfield, NC, and Tina (Gary) Adkins of Olive Branch, MS; one son, Frank (Brook) Bailey, Jr., of Memphis; four granddaughters, Carol-Ann Adkins of Olive Branch, Charlotte Beasley and Olivia Rose Beasley, both of Summerfield, and Molly Grace Bailey of Memphis; three grandsons, Andrew (McKenzie) Adkins of Southaven, Timothy Adkins of Olive Branch, and Landon Ledbetter of Nesbit; four brothers, Jimmy (Patsy) Bailey of Southaven, Robert (Linda) Bailey of Walls, MS, Raymond (Celeste) Bailey of Conway, AR, and Daniel Bailey of Oxford, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Visitation will be Monday. August 23, 2021, from 5 - 7 p.m.. at the Catholic Church of the Resurrection (5475 Newberry Ave, Memphis TN, 38115). A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 24 at 11 a.m., also at the Catholic Church of the Resurrection, with a gravesite service to follow at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park South Woods (5485 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN, 38125). Father Ernie DeBlasio will officiate, Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven has charge of the arrangements. Donations and memorials in honor of Mr. Frank W. Bailey, Sr., may be made to the Catholic Church of the Resurrection (5475 Newberry Ave., Memphis, TN 38115). Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com [colemanfuneralhome.com]. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frank W. Bailey, Sr., please visit the funeral home’s Sympathy Store.

Frank W. Bailey, Sr.

February 8, 1952 - August 16, 2021