Troy Todd Bailey, 53, was born April 16, 1967, and passed away September 11, 2020 in the presence of his family and loved ones. He was born in Stratton, NE, to Steven and Connie (Buhler) Bailey growing up in Pawnee City and graduated high school in Holdredge, NE in 1985. He attended Peru State College where he played basketball.
In 1995, Troy joined the Lincoln Sherriff’s Office. Bailey served in a variety of positions at the sheriff's office, including his latest assignment in the department's civil division. He also had served as a patrol officer, court security, narcotics investigator, a field-training officer, a defensive tactics instructor, as a member of the Honor Guard, the deputy sheriff representative on the Lancaster County Merit Commission, Sergeant At Arms for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #29 and as a member of the Tactical Response Unit. Prior to joining the sheriff's office, Bailey worked for the Lexington Police Department, the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
In addition to spending time with the family he loved dearly, Troy lived a fulfilling life doing activities he loved. He was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed goose hunting and was known for making his own goose calls. He enjoyed hunting with his dogs and competing in field trial competitions. He was an enthusiastic triathlete and especially enjoyed competing in races, running and biking with friends.
Troy is survived by his significant other, Dani Zabawa, and her children, Joe and Alex, Lincoln, NE, daughters Rachel (Wade) Smith, Lincoln, and Taylor Bailey, Grand Island, NE, son Trevor Bailey, Lincoln, Parents Steven and Connie Bailey, Holdredge, NE, Sisters Tracie (Brad) Ludeke, and Tiffanie (Koby) Bryant, all of Holdredge, NE, grandsons, Beau and Brooks, and many nieces and nephews, along with his law enforcement family. He is preceded in death by his Uncle Thomas Bailey, and his Grandparents.
Visitation Monday, September 14, 2020, 4:00-6:00 pm, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512. Funeral service Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 1:00pm at Horizons Community Church, 3200 Grainger Pkwy, Lincoln, NE 68516. Private family Interment will be held Trenton, Ne at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
