Robert Paul Bailey
Obituary
Robert Paul Bailey was born March 12, 1943 in Muskogee, OK to Robert & Louise (Whipple) Bailey and passed from this life Thursday in Tulsa, OK at the age of 71.
Robert had a passion for racing in the 70’s and 80’s at Tulsa, Muskogee, and Caney, KS. He also loved to fish and camp. In his working career he held many positions. He worked aircraft repair at McDonnell Douglas in Tulsa, installed carpet for many years and worked as a property make ready/handyman. After he retired he couldn’t stay home so he started his own wrecker service.
Preceded in death by his parents Robert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Joyce (Poindexter) Bailey; his daughters, Paula Lynn Alexander, Tammy Lou Newton and husband Allen, and Bobbie Carol Kellogg; his son, Robert F. Bailey; 14 grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home Chapel.
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Funeral Home Owner
I'm so sad to hear of your loss, Bobbie and Randi. My prayers are for peace and courage and strength for Mrs. Bailey and you. Olga
Olga Hoenes
Bob was my uncle. I do not know whose idea it originally was, but Bob and Brenda allowed me to live with them during my senior year of high school so that I could graduate from the school where I had spent the 10th and 11th grades. I was neither the best behaved or most appreciative nephew, but they put up with me for the entirety of that year. Even when a friend backed into the VW Bug that Brenda let me drive, Bob and Brenda helped me find and finance my first car - a 1967 Chevy Impala. I am late saying thank you, but I thank both Bob and Brenda. While Bob and I were never so close as he and my brother, both he and Brenda did right by me when I needed it. My thoughts and best wishes go to his family. I know he was loved.
Eugene McAvoy
Words can't express how much I love you. I'm going to miss calling just to check on you and give you a hard time. Grandpa you touched my heart like no other man in my life. I will keep you close to me always. I love and miss you so much.
Randi
I don't think there are words to express how much you ment to me going up, your family is extention of my own. Love you and Dad you will be missed! Mom and Bubba, love you and we will do what ever we can to help you through this time. I would like to start by telling you one of the lessons I learned from Dad, I remember I had set out to tile the office in the shop on Pine, he showed me and was patient :) we had so much fun talking and working together that day, hard worker, always wanted the best for everyone he cared about this is what I remember most.
Amber Frye