Dennis Paul Bailey
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Dennis Paul Bailey, 67, of Amarillo, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 14, 2022. Memorial services will be on August 20, 2022, at 11:30 am, South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 Georgia St. in Amarillo. Dennis was born May 16, 1955, to Joseph and Pauline Bailey in Amarillo. He graduated from Amarillo High School and went on to work for Santa Fe Railroad, Progress Rail Service Corporation and Charley's Autos, all in Amarillo. He loved going fishing and camping with family and friends, and enjoyed finding treasures at garage and estate sales. He was likeable, dependable, and honorable. Once Dennis made a friend, they had a friend for life. Dennis was a devoted father to his two girls, Michelle and Monica, and a remarkable Peepaw to his six grandchildren. It was his greatest joy to watch them do what they loved. His family was his purpose in life. His empathetic and kind heart will forever be imprinted on all those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph L Bailey, his mother Pauline Townsend Bailey, a sister, Barbara Bailey Turpin, and a nephew, Stan Turpin. Dennis is survived by his daughters, Michelle Valdez and husband, Rolando, and Monica Carlson and husband, Andrew, a sister, Debby O'Neal, and husband, Mike, and six grandchildren, Orion, Nevaeh, Kye Bailey, Cooper, Braydee, and Jace, all of Amarillo, and numerous nieces and nephews.