Horace Eugene Bailey , age 93 of Leoma, TN passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Southern TN Regional Health Systems- Lawrenceburg after a brief illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a parts manager for Lloyd Carroll Motors, and of the Church of Christ faith. He was a devoted husband, father, & grandfather. He was a United States Army Veteran. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and was very proud to have served his Country. Family was very important to him. He was always up for a fishing trip, if the fish were biting or not. His true passion was music. He could play multiple instruments and sing. If you came to visit, you were quizzed about your singing abilities. He never met a stranger and could talk about anything. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation on Monday will be from 12:00 to 2:00 at the funeral home. Melody McKissack will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military honors presented at the graveside. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
Wife of 64 years- Geneva Stanford Bailey Leoma, TN
3 Sons- Mark Bailey (Lisa) Leoma, TN
Ralph Bailey Florence, AL
Darren Bailey (Erica) Leoma, TN
1 Daughter- Pam Spivey (Ron) Athens, AL
1 Sister- Joan Bailey Franklin, TN
9 Grandchildren- Brad Spivey, Haley Spivey, Brittany Ratliff, Kyle Bailey,
Whitney Rodriguez, Drake Hickman, Cody Bailey, Carter Bailey, & Madison Bailey
12 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by: Parents- Jack & Minnie Belle Lumpkins Bailey
Son- Roger Wayne Bailey
Brothers- Bruce Bailey & Claude Bailey
Sisters- Mildred Belew, Mary Alice Fetzer, Margaret Wright, & Polly Bass
Pallbearers will be: Brad Spivey, Drake Hickmam, Kyle Bailey, Austin Spivey
Matt Wear, & Christian Rodriguez
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Richard Bailey & Ron Spivey
