In Memory of

Columbus

Bailey

Obituary for Columbus Bailey

Clay Funeral Home
P. O. Box 722
2522 East Broadway
Forrest City, AR 72336
(870)633-8135


Mr. Columbus Bailey, 91 of Forrest City, died Tuesday, August 25th, 2020, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Bailey was born January 16th, 1929 in Holly Grove AR, to the late Mr. Leslie Bailey and the late Mrs. Trannie Robinson Bailey. He was married to the late Mrs. Rosie Bailey. Two sons, Lugene and Columbus, Jr. preceded him in death.

Survivors are his daughters, Mrs. Dorothy (Eugene) Coleman of St. Louis, MO and Mrs. Doreen (Stanley) Johnson of Forrest City, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many other relatives and friends.

COVID-19 resources for Funeral Homes by The Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) has recommended guidelines regarding gatherings. Federal and state agencies continue to issue guidelines in an effort to prevent the spread and subsequent fatalities of many. Funerals are high risk events with elevated risk factors for the public, therefore, a private service will be held for the decedent’s immediate family.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.clayfuneralhomeinc.com.