Loyce Wendell Bailey Jr.'s Obituary
Loyce Wendell Bailey, Jr, age 67, of Hindsville, AR, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born September 26, 1957, in El Centro, CA. His father, Loyce Wendell Bailey, Sr, preceded him in death.
Wendell loved to go camping, fishing, and cooking on his grill. He also enjoyed doing woodwork and watching sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks. His favorite ritual was ending each day with a bowl of ice cream before going to bed.
Survivors are his wife of thirty-two years, Wanda Sue Underwood Bailey; a son, Louis Clifton; his mother, Gladys Lee Bailey; his stepmother Marian Bailey; his siblings, Mary Baker (Kris), Barbara Storey, Daniel Bailey (Loretta; his stepsons, Jason Thomas (Elaine), Justin Thomas (Venzia); a sister-in-law, Linda Ragland; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Sonora Cemetery by Nelson Berna Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. also at Sonora Cemetery.
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