Bill Charles Bailey

A graveside funeral service will be held for Bill Bailey, 84, of Lawton, OK, at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OK. Viewing will be at McRay Funeral Home from 9:00am – 7:00pm on Friday, March 7, 2025 with the family will be present to receive friends from 5:00pm – 6:00pm.

Bill Charles Bailey passed away from this life on March 3, 2025, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on December 10, 1940, in Cement, Oklahoma, to Bruce and Bertie Bailey, Bill lived a life marked by his love and dedication to his family.

Bill was a devoted husband and father. He and his first wife had two children, Dianna and David. In 1974, he married the love of his life, Jan Bailey, and together they blended their family with her children, Brent and Krista, before welcoming twin sons, Charles and Jeffrey, in 1978.

He enjoyed reading history books, watching movies, and taking daily walks. Bill was always ready to offer advice or a helping hand to those around him and in the community.  He and Jan were members of the Church of Christ.  More than anything, "Papa" loved his grandchildren, and he especially loved to spoil them with sweet treats.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Jan, his son, Jeffrey, and his granddaughter, Brandy Leonhardt.

He is survived by his children: Dianna Leonhardt (Terry) of Lawton; David Bailey (Jeannie) of Broken Arrow; Charles Bailey (Brianna) of Norman; step-son Brent Kenney (Deborah) of Georgetown, TX; and step-daughter Krista Massey (Ryan) of Chickasha.  He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will remember him fondly.

We love you Dad!

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.