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Russell M. Bailey

Russell M. Bailey, age 74, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at his home. Mr. Bailey was born May 28, 1937 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Russell Victor Bailey and Johnnie Mable Hood Bailey. He was in the Marine Corps for 10 years where he served on President John F. Kennedy's honor guard. He also worked as a coal miner for eight years. Mr. Bailey was retired from the United Methodist Church after 35 years. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents and one son, William Victor Bailey. He is survived by; His wife of 50 years, Peggy A. Bailey of Lewisville, Arkansas, two daughters and sons-in-law; Debra Johnson & Ted of Hazen, Arkansas, and Sharon Thompson & Raymond of Stamps, Arkansas; three granddaughters, Heather Johnson, Melissa Johnson, and Shannon Thompson. A celebration service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Lewisville, Arkansas with Rev. Ron Eldridge officiating. The family asks that no flowers be brought, and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in Lewisville, Arkansas, Arkansas United Methodist Children's Home, Make a Wish Foundation, or the Lafayette County Dept. of Human Services Food Pantry. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.

Published January 27, 2012

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