John R. Bailey Obituary
We announce the death of John R. Bailey of Bryant, Arkansas, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 79. John will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John R. Bailey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Bailey and Evelyn Bailey; and his wife Sharon Bailey (Paxon). He is survived by: his sister Judy Bailey Hutcheson (Butch) of Benton; his children, Matthew Renvil Bailey (Brooke N. Brown) of Washington, D. C., Anna Marie Bowman (Brad) of Mabelvale and Sarah Beth Voth (Jared) of Benton; and his grandchildren, Christina, Corley, Paxon, Cash, Evie, Charis, Lucie, Cedar, Josiah, Elliot and Everly.
Memorial gifts in honor of John Bailey may be directed to any of the following: Arkansas State Police Foundation, Fostering the Arts, or Foundation for Biomedical Research. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
