Clarence M. Bailey, Jr.

Clarence Marius Bailey, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 97. He was a native of Baton Rouge, born in Lutcher, LA on May 14, 1928, Istrouma High School graduate, and retiree of Gulf States Utilities after 45 plus years of service. Clarence enjoyed a long and healthy life and many years of retirement surrounded by his loving family who greatly admired their family patriarch. Clarence was a kind, strong, gentle man, a faithful husband, and a father to many. He enjoyed raising his children, spending time at his camp on the Amite River, gardening with his wife Ann, watching sports, being outdoors, and visiting with his many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Clarence is survived by his children, Dr. Kirk Bailey and Millie, Gary Bailey and Clothilde, Brett Bailey and Lynn, Mark Bailey and Debbie; grandchildren, Lisa Caruso, Kevin Pegues, Geoffrey Bailey, Claire Thompson, Dane Bailey, Lydia Bailey, Brandi Bailey, Nicholas Bailey, Paige Sutton, Alesha Bailey, Kelli McCoy, Cassie Comer and Garrett Bailey; as well as 30 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mary Bailey; son, Thomas Craig Bailey; daughters, Gayle Bailey and Roxie Curry; grandchildren, Beaux Bailey and Kathleen Bailey; parents, Clarence M. Bailey and Williamina Bourgeois; and his siblings. Pallbearers will be: Kevin Pegues, Geoffrey Bailey, Nicholas Bailey, Dane Bailey, Luke Caruso, and Edward Comer.

Visitation will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3625 Highway 75 St. Gabriel, Louisiana 70776, on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Baton Rouge or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.