Steven Earl Bailey Sr. of Osceola, AR, the son of Willard and Ruth Bailey, was born on August 1, 1951, in Pensacola, Florida. At the age of 73, after a brief battle of liver cancer, he went to meet his Lord and Savoir while at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Larry Bailey all from Pensacola, FL.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Margaret Passmore Bailey; daughter, Heather Bailey Wenzel White (Ricky) of Mobile, Alabama; son, Steven Bailey, Jr. (Melody) of Pocahontas, AR; son, Harrison Clinton Bailey (Lisa) of Owatonna, MN; and five grandchildren, Zachary Wenzel (Courtney), Kayla Wilkins (Bradley), Sara Bailey, Levi and Jaxon Bailey, his brother, Rick Bailey, sister-in-law, Leanne Bailey (Larry) of Pensacola, FL, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Steve attended Pensacola High School, Williams Baptist University, Southwest Baptist University, New Orleans Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity, and from Covington Theological Seminary his Doctrine of Ministry in Bible.

During his fifty years of service in the ministry he pastored Southern Baptist Churches in MO, AR, FL, and AL. Steve shared his passion for Christ over the years while going on mission trips to Brazil and Puerto Rico, teaching others to share the gospel of Jesus.

He also served as a chaplain with the Mobile, AL Police Department, Crittenden and Mississippi Counties Sheriff Departments in AR. He was a volunteer firefighter and chaplain in Earle, AR. He was commissioned the rank of Major as a Chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol. He was actively involved with the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief, where he enjoyed cooking.

In his spare time, he enjoyed sailing and mullet fishing. He also enjoyed restoring old vehicles, golfing, and playing games with family and friends. He spent time woodworking and lovingly crafted many pieces for his family. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

A Visitation will be held from 11:30 am until the funeral service begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bobby Morton officiating. A graveside service will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers are, Ricky White, Bradley Wilkins, Zachary Wenzel, Chad Bailey, Joshua Bailey and Larry Bailey Jr.

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