Leroy Joseph "Brother/Motor" Bailey Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Leroy "Brother" J. Bailey Alpha: February 3, 1941 Omega: October 12, 2022 Leroy Joseph Bailey was born on February 3, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the beloved son of the late Angelina Burke Bailey and the late Prescott Bailey, Sr., of Edgard, Louisiana. Leroy entered his eternal home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. His soul surrendered unto the call of the Heavenly Father to a mansion prepared for him from the foundation of the Earth by an all -wise loving God. Leroy confessed his father in God at an early age and maintained his faith until his demise. He loved the Lord and always desired for others to get to know the Lord as well. His heart only had one throne and Jesus Christ sat upon that throne. Leroy packaged seeds of wisdom along his journey. He recognized that he could not forget the most important agenda, for it would not have had a round trip package. Therefore, let us not mourn his departure, but let us rejoice for he has reached his destination...Heaven....that Holy City we all are striving to reach. Leroy was educated in the St. John the Baptist Parish School system. He was a graduate of Second Ward High School, class of 1960. His career began as a contractor. During that timeframe, he joined several Contractor's Union Legions. Later during his career, Leroy became one of the "First Top Ten Licensed Black Contractor's in the state of Louisiana. This also led him to become self- employed as a residential and commercial licensed contractor. Leroy was also a member of the Jaycees in the 70s' and would later run for political office, Constable, in St John the Baptist Parish. Leroy is preceded in death by his loving wife Earline Dumas Bailey and grandson Gerald Smith, Jr. Cherishing his precious memories, is his companion Carolyn Clark and her loving daughter Shaquitta Green, as well as his daughters: Kershell Marie Bailey, of Edgard, Louisiana; Keverne Ann Bailey of Garyville, Louisiana; Demetria Ann Bailey of Ponchatoula, Louisiana; Janel Marie Bailey of Edgard, Louisiana; Tarshelda Elise Chisley of Raceland, Louisiana; as well as Kim (Christopher} Quinn Howard of Gonzales, Louisiana. Grandchildren, D'Andre Bailey, Toyin Bailey, DaJyne(Benjamin) Bailey Duhon, LaShae Bailey, Clayton Poche III, LaRon Gauthier, Jordan Barnes and Ja'Kyri Jacobs. Great Grandchildren, Semaj Love, Onijae Love, Casidy August, Kodah Poche, Wynter Gauthier, Nola Duhon, Dakota Bailey, Denym Bailey and Dayton Bailey Siblings preceded in death; Joseph Bailey, Lucille Bailey-Bernard, Joyce (Nuffy) Darensburg, Theresa (Lawrence) Scoffield, Autherine(Jonathan) Borne In Laws preceded in death; Leonise (Snell) Oubre, Dolter(Julius) Keller, Delton( Dolores) Dumas, Hamilton Dumas, Welton (Elodie) Dumas, Raymond Dumas, Gentry "Jay" Dumas, Adler Weber, Sr., Morris Dumas and Raymond Dumas. His surviving siblings; Prescott (Marion) Bailey, Jr., Dianne Bailey, Eric (Belinda) Bailey His surviving Uncle: Raymond Bailey, Sr. His surviving in laws; Glenda Weber, Shirley Dumas, Lois Dumas, Margaret Dumas, and Verna Dumas Godchildren; Roxanne Borne, Kim Bailey, Ada Poche-James, Trumaine Schexnayder and Roderick Percy, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Acknowledgements The family of Leroy Bailey would like to express sincere gratitude to each of you for your extended love, and kindness during their time of bereavement. Special thanks to St John the Baptist Catholic Church and Compassus Hospice for the love, prayers and support. Visitation will be held from 8AM-10AM Saturday October 22, 2022. Religious Services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2349 LA-18 Edgard, LA 70049. Father Robustiano Morgia officiating. Interment at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery Edgard, LA 70049. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!!