Obituary of rick O'dell bailey

Rick O'Dell Bailey, 70, of Pea Ridge, FL, died of cancer on Friday, September 16, 2022 surrounded by family in his home. Rick was born September 26, 1951, in Miami, FL, to Bernard and Alice Bailey. Rick served in the U.S. Army Infantry from January 1970 to December 1977 and saw combat in Viet Nam. Following his release from service, he entered Federal Civil Service as a Paralegal for Whiting Field. He retired in 2006 but served as a volunteer Teen Court Judge until health concerns forced him to completely retire. Rick is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda Rapp Bailey, one daughter, Tracy (Terrence) Bennett of Valley, AL, siblings Angela Rice of Augusta, GA, Theia (Jerry) Rice of Tignall, GA, Laura (Dennis) Mauzy of Louisville, KY, and Steven Bailey of Valdosta, GA. Rick was predeceased by his parents, one brother, Allen (Stephanie) Bailey, of Jacksonville, FL, and a daughter, Sarah, who died at birth. Services for Rick will be held at Family Funeral and Cremation on Friday, September 23, with visitation at 10:30, service at 11:30, and burial at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1:00. Pastor Wallace Nichols of Gateway Baptist Church officiating.