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Jacob Oryan Bailey
November 26, 2020
Mr. Jacob Oryan Bailey, age 34, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Bailey was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians where he was an active member of HVOSSV TVLLVHVSSE (Ceremonial Grounds). He was a loving husband, devoted father and loved all his family. He was a carpenter, farmer, and a spiritual person. He was a PowWow dancer in grass dance and traditional. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Verlie Bailey; maternal grandfather, Eugene Blackwelder; maternal grandmother, Marie McAnally; uncle, Jerry Bailey and cousin, Joey McGhee.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Liesl O. Bailey of Atmore, AL; one son, Elijah William Bailey of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Kadence Marie Bailey of Atmore, AL and Poarcha Estehulwe Bailey of Atmore, AL; parents, Cheryl and William Bailey, Sr. of Atmore, AL; mother-in-law, Nancy Olkjer of Pensacola, FL; his beloved Pinky Bailey; one brother, Billy (Cheyanne) Bailey of Walnut Hill, FL; nieces and nephews, Kyiah Bailey, Sophia Bailey and Carson Bailey and countless aunts and uncles, Robin & Larry, Kathy & Joe, Cecelia & Rodney, Mackey & Russell, Ruth, Sabrina & David, Donna, Sonja & Rusty, Gary & Christine, and David McGhee.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Restoration Poarch Community Church with Bro. Jerry Sanchez officiating.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 26, 2020 from 6:00 PM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Restoration Poarch Community Church.
Pallbearers will be Carson Bailey, Timmy Bailey, Timmy Barber, Thomas Banda, Burle Wiggins, Sr., and Chance Baggett.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Boone McGhee, Slick Corey, Trent Rayborn, Bo Slate, Chad Godwin, Stoney Dawes, Isaac Bernal, Bubba O’Barr, Paul Bell, Cedo Coon, Stephen Ledkins and Larry Bailey, Jr.
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