Roger Dale Bailey, age 66, of Smithville peacefully departed from this earth to spend eternity in the arms of Jesus  on Sunday morning, April 20, 2025.

Dale was born Saturday, May 31, 1958, to his parents the late Audie Lee and Willie Jean Vassar Bailey, Jr.

He was welcomed to Heaven by his loving parents, Audie and Jean; sisters, Glenda Sue Ford, Janet Kay Lattimore, Kathy Jewel White and Nancy Lee Bailey.  He was also preceded in death by his nephews Michael and Jeff Ford; father and mother-in-law, James and Mae Lattimore; brothers-in-law, David and Brad Lattimore, Tim Martin and Mike Ford; he is also reunited with his best friend "Buster."

Roger Dale was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a firm believer in the Lord. He served in the National Guard as a "Scout" from 1980 -1986. After retiring from the work life at the age of 62, Dale enjoyed spending time with Kathy and family, having picnics at the park, listening to Hank, telling jokes, watching westerns and serving the Lord.  Dale will truly be missed by ALL who knew him.

Mr. Bailey leaves to cherish his memory, his strong, loving wife of 41 years, Kathy Marie Bailey of Smithville; also surviving are nieces and nephews, that doubled as his caregivers for the last couple years Rachel (Billy) Anderson, Ashley (Jason) Satterfield, Amanda (Steven) Ferrell and Tyler McCloud; three sisters, Pat Ford (Robert Rowe), Faye Martin, and Reba (Brian) Scott; brother-in-law, Rick Lattimore; sister-in-law, Barbara (Harold) Burton.

Roger Dale will also be remembered by several nieces, nephews, cousins, fellow church members, friends and other family.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Al Mahan officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. 

The family ask that donations be made to Shriners in memory of Mr. Bailey. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bailey family.

Pallbearers included Steve Emberton, Terry Emberton, Billy Anderson, Jordan Farley, Jason Satterfield, Cody Johnson, Tony Pack, Riley Tramel, and Adam Tramel. Tyler McCloud was an honorary pallbearer.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arraignments.