Joshua Ernest Bailey

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Lord called home his loving son Sargent First Class Joshua Ernest Bailey at the tender age of 64. SFC Joshua E. Bailey was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a resident of Copperas Cove, Texas. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran who served his country for over twenty years, and a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.

Joshua E. Bailey is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Mae Powell Bailey, his father, Booker T. Bailey, and grandmother, Zerta Powell. He leaves to cherish in his memories, his wife Kimberly Bailey. He was a devoted father to LaTasha (Jermaine) Hawkins, Dr. Ashley (Gabriel) Ojo, and a bonus dad to Lindy Salem. He was an amazing grandfather to Grace Denise Ojo and Glory Anuoluwa Ojo. A loving brother to Zerta Winters, Joseph Bailey, Rebecca Hundley, Daniel Powers, and Godfather to Julida Brown and Michael Brown Jr. He leaves behind a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

May SFC Joshua E. Bailey find eternal peace, and may his wife, daughters, family, and friends find comfort in the enduring love and memories they shared with him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of SFC Joshua E. Bailey can be made to the COPD Foundation at copdfoundation.org/donate or by check made out to "COPD Foundation" and mailed to 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134

A visitation for Joshua will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W. Ave B, Copperas Cove, TX.

A graveside with military honors will occur Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Bailey family.