William Darrell Bailey

William Darrell Bailey, 35, of Rosepine, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2009 in DeRidder, La.

William was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on November 22, 1973 to Melvin and Joyce Bailey.  He was a graduate of Rosepine High School.  William was employed as a lineman with Cleco. He was an avid outdoorsmen and family man who loved watching his son George play sports, especially football. He also loved spoiling his daughter, Brittany. William, we will miss you and you will always be in our hearts.

Visitation will begin on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM -9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am at the Rosepine High School Gymnasium in Rosepine, Louisiana with the Rev. Arlen  Smith officiating. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana.

William is survived by: Father: Melvin Bailey and spouse, Terrell of DeRidder, Louisiana; Mother: Joyce Bailey of DeRidder, Louisiana; Wife: Robin Lynn Bailey of Rosepine, Louisiana; Son: George Bailey of Rosepine, Louisiana; Daughter: Brittany Bailey of Rosepine, Louisiana; Step-Brother: Blake Campbell of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sisters: Brooke Bailey of DeRidder, Louisiana; Cheyenne Bailey of Alabama; Crystal Bailey of Alabama: Step-Sister: Amber Barrett of Dry Creek, Louisiana; Niece: Bailey Miller of DeRidder, Louisiana; Nephew: Koltyn Barrett of Dry Creek, Louisiana.

William was preceded in death by his brother: George Edward Bailey.