Bailey W. Barr, age 80, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on May 13, 2010. Bailey was born March 15, 1930 in Cross Plains, Texas. He worked as a roughneck in the oil fields of West Texas before entering the U. S. Coast Guard and after 21 years of service, retired in Corpus Christi, Texas. He worked as a mechanic in Corpus Christi until his final retirement. He will always be remembered for his kindness and love for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bessie Barr; father, Sam Bailey Barr; mother, Dott Hill; step-father, J.D. Hill; and brother E. H. (Red) Barr. He is survived by his children, Paul (Rebecca) Barr, Cliff Barr and Dottie (Dennis) Duke; brother, Sam Hill; sister-in-law, Yolanda Barr; nephew, J. R. Barr; grandchildren, Matthew, Braden and Dakota Barr, and Shayla, Marrisa and Brianna Duke; along with numerous nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Rd. A Funeral Service will be conducted at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, on Monday, May 17, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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