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Rev. Homer Vernon Bailes

May 8, 1922 - December 2, 2013

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Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |

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Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Wednesday 12/4

Rev. Homer Vernon Bailes Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Rev. Homer Vernon Bailes, age 91, of Ruston, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Grace United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Hulen Warren. Committal service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Coulee Bethel Cemetery in Campti, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Rev. Bailes was born May 8, 1922 and passed away December 2, 2013, and is now reunited with his precious wife; Mary Margaret; and daughter; Mary who preceded him in death. Rev. Bailes was known as a member of the Bailes Brothers who performed at the Grand Ole Opry and the Louisiana Hayride. Among his honors are induction with his brothers in the Country Music Walkway of Stars in Nashville and the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. He was a retired United Methodist Minister in the Louisiana Conference serving from 1969. His passion was Evangelism and serving the Body of Christ. Rev. Bailes is survived by his children: Barbara Ellen Barker and husband David, William Joseph Bailes, Ruth Ann Riddle and husband Ronnie, Gloria Jean Graves and husband David, Juanita Louise Howard and husband Marvin, Gleama Yvonne Flovin, Homer Vernon Bailes and wife Diana and John Meares Bailes and wife Vanessa; 27 grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Davis Holmes, Jordan Holmes, Johnny McFarland, Harry Hinton, Jerry Rugg and James B. Guice. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. “The angels can take a break tonight. The Bailes Brothers are reunited again. Heaven must be filled with some pretty sweet tunes. ” Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Wednesday 12/4

Rev. Homer Vernon Bailes Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Rev. Homer Vernon Bailes, age 91, of Ruston, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Grace United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Hulen Warren. Committal service will follow at 3:00 PM inContinue Reading

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gail bradley left a message on October 30, 2014:
I have spoke to Mr bales on the phone but never met him He was my grandfather's Half brother my grandfather's name was jennings Lee Thomas (they called him flash)Our though and prayers go out to his family
Zeke Bailes left a message on April 9, 2014:
I did not know this man personally, but I believe he was related to my grandfather (Kenneth "Red" Bailes). I am sad to hear the passing of the last Bailes Brother and wish that I could have met him. May God bring you comfort and peace.
Dave Sheehan left a message on April 8, 2014:
Was it "Name a little Spot in Heaven Louisiana"? I hope the Saints up yonder
Rev Jon M Lord left a message on December 7, 2013:
Till we meet again, Homer. I will always cherish the memories of playing back-up guitar for you when you sang at Harmony Chapel UMC.
James Sandidge left a message on December 6, 2013:
Having had met him, shared several meals with him, and most of all picked gospel music with him was not only a privilege I will never forget but a distinct honor. His coming to Pine Grove UMC when I was a teen and my dad Bud introducing me to him as one of his music heroes awed me. He was one of the nicest and most Christian of persons I have had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed, but only for a little while and we will see him again. God grant peace to his family. Amen
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Sue Boone Henning left a message on December 5, 2013:
Our parents were served by your father's precious prayers. They were members at the Roanoke UMC. Bro Bailes visited many times at their home in Lake Charles. He was a light to lead their way to the Lord. They delighted in his singing.
Ken Fontenot left a message on December 5, 2013:
John, So sorry to hear about your dad. As soon as I saw the picture, it brought back all those stories of him and his brothers at the Louisiana Hayride you used to tell me. Good memories and his musical heritage continues through you. He lived a good life and made it further than a lot of his contemporaries. Take comfort in the fact his legacy lives on with his family here. Take care, Ken
D,C JORDAN left a message on December 4, 2013:
MY DEEPIST SYMPATHY,GOOD MAN,, BRO. BAILS WAS..
Tammy Stevens left a message on December 4, 2013:
I love you papaw....
Mimi Culpepper left a message on December 4, 2013:
John, sorry for your loss. But he's in a better place with The Lord and your Mom. I know you'll miss him. See you soon.
O'Donnell Family left a message on December 4, 2013:
Sorry about the end of Homer's earthly time. Sure that heaven is filled with the sweet sounds of the Bailes Brothers.
Gene Salassi left a message on December 4, 2013:
John, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your Dad and know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Cheryl Styers left a message on December 4, 2013:
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a one of a kind, I know you will miss him.
Cheryl Effinger left a message on December 4, 2013:
My condolences and prayers for the Bailes family, especially Gleama and John. Mr. Bailes was quite a character! May he rest in peace.
Marcia Plauche left a message on December 3, 2013:
John, I know you are sad right now because of your Dad's passing and also because the last years have not been easy ones. But love is an amazing thing isn't it. You love and miss him because he was your Dad.
Susan Roach left a message on December 3, 2013:
We have lost one of our great treasures of traditional music. Meeting Homer through Jane and Jim Ball several years ago was one of the highlights of my experience as a folklorist. His talent and sense of humor were extraordinary. It was an honor to have known him.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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