Funeral services for Daniel Bailey, 82, of Eros, LA will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA.  Officiating the service will be Rev. Paul Watts. Interment will follow in W. L. Williams Cemetery near Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.

A visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Daniel was born on August 29, 1942, in Eros, LA and passed September 4, 2024, in Choudrant, LA.  He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Daniel had a great love for God and his family and friends.  He was a hardworking and reliable friend to everyone. He loved to fish, hunt, and served as Mayor of Eros.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Clyde Bailey and his sister, Margie Henson.

Daniel is survived by his wife Sue Bailey; daughter, Joan Bailey Scott and husband Earl; son, Denver Bailey all of Eros, LA; three grandchildren, Kristin Delancy and husband Daniel; Logan Scott; Landan Bailey and wife Destiny; great grandchildren, Kallie Ann and Ella Kate DeLancy; Braxston and Braelynn Scott; Nova Lopez; and Hudson Bailey; four siblings, Buddy Bailey of West Monroe, LA; Martha Smith of Ruston, LA; Troy Bailey of West Monroe, LA; Ruth Dowdy of West Monroe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be George Gryder, George Henson, Ricky Holton, David Howard, Jamie Lewis, and Kevin McGivney.  Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Cox, Randy Lewis, Billy McElduff, and Clyde Pesnell.

Memorials may be made to W. L. Williams Cemetery Fund, % Randy Diffy, 307 Casa Grande St., West Monroe, LA 71291.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

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