William "Lee" Bailey

Lee Bailey, 82, of Buckner, MO passed away December 21, 2019. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. Lee was born July 31, 1937 in Granite City, IL to James William and Elizabeth Hope (Pike) Bailey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Bailey. Lee is survived by his five children, Julie Denton (Roger), Mikele Helmig, Amy Black (Joe), William Lee Bailey Jr., William Oliver Craig (Donata); thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Buckner Chapel 816-650-5555)