Clyde Morris Bailey's Obituary
Clyde Morris Bailey was born on May 19, 1927 to parents Austin Clyde Bailey and Beatrice Maude Wright Bailey in Stamford, Texas. He was the youngest of six children; with 4 older brothers and one older sister (Olene Callaway, Wayne Bailey, Floyd Bailey, Joe Bailey and Rev. Wilfred Bailey).
Clyde joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 16 and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific going to various foreign ports including Japan and Italy from 1946 to 1947. He worked in the engine room on the ship.
After he was discharged from the Merchant Marines he had the opportunity to visit Tyler Street Methodist Church in Dallas where his brother, Rev Wilfred Bailey was Associate Pastor at the time. There he first saw the love of his life singing in choir. And as he has told us all he knew she beautiful and he knew she was the one for him. Clyde and Deegee (Grady) fell deeply in love and married on September 21, 1947. They had three daughters and one son: Cyndee Scott, Barbara Bailey, Jane Jones and Paul Bailey. Clyde and Deegee have 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Clyde was a very active member of Edwin J. Kiest Masonic Lodge and achieved the highest rank. Additionally, he was involved with the Scottish Rite.
Clyde and Deegee were avid dancers especially square dancing, clogging, round dancing and made many lifetime friends. They absolutely loved square dancing together!
They attended Casa View Methodist Church and later returned to Tyler Street United Methodist Church where they were founding members of the Kings Joy Sunday School class. Clyde held various committee roles at Tyler Street but he is most fondly remembered for his role as an usher on Sunday mornings. He made getting your bulletin for the worship service fun. He knew everyone and greeted everyone as a true friend. Both Clyde and Deegee were passionate about supporting TSUMC missionaries, Fish Creek Ranch and many other charitable groups. In later years, Clyde and Deegee transferred to St. Phillips United Methodist Church in Garland to have a shorter commute from home on Sundays. Clyde made so many dear friends at every church home they were members.
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