Lonnie Elvin Bailey, 97, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on May 17, 2018.

Mr. Bailey proudly served his country in the Army of the United States and was a World War II Veteran as well as being decorated with the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with one (1) Bronze Star, a Distinguished Unit Citation, a Good Conduct Medal and four (4) Overseas Service Bars.  Mr. Bailey was a great wood craftsman – specializing and creating beautiful furniture.  He was very involved in his community and especially his church.  He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and follower of the Lord.  He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him and leaves behind a treasured legacy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Georgia Gwendolyn Ford Bailey; daughter, Jaunice Williamson and Fred of Rosepine, LA; four grandchildren:  Christina Bailey, Tom Bailey, Shane Williamson and Scott Williamson; six great grandchildren:  Eli Bailey, JJ Roberts, Shaley Williamson, Emma Williamson, Aimee Williamson and Nick Kennedy; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pernie Johnson; his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Bailey and his sons, Julin Bailey and J.E. Bailey.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 5:00-8:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2018 also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, LA.