Richard Lee Bailes

Richard Lee Bailes, Sr., 78, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2014 in Angleton, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2014 at Palms Funeral Home, 2300 E Hwy 35, Angleton, Texas. A Rosary will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Loggins Dr., West Columbia, Texas by the Legion of Mary. Funeral services will be held 11:00 - 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with the Father Daniel S. Baguio officiating. Arrangements are by Palms Funeral Home. Richard was born in New Orleans, La. to Onnie Bailes and Clara Sullivan Bailes on March 24, 1935. He worked for Hess Oil Company until retirement. He proudly served in the Army from 1959 - 1963. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Onnie Bailes, Jr. and Samuel Bailes. Richard is survived by his wife Nancy Deleon-Bailes from Millbrook, NY: His children Richard Lee and Karen Bailes of West Columbia, Samuel Titus Bailes of Richmond VA, Leah and Mark Wood of Lakeway, and John Manzi Bailes of Rochester, NY: His grandchildren Victoria Pilar Carpenter, Danielle Irma Carpenter, Jacob Ryan Bailes, Benjamin Noah Bailes and Wyatt Wood. Pallbearers will be Richard Bailes, Titus Bailes, John Bailes, Mark Wood, David Pena, and Jacob Bailes. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Richard Lee Bailes, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Monday, February 24th, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Service Information Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 11:00am Details: Service Extra Info Rosary to be recited at 10:00 am Interment Location Angleton Cemetery 328 Cemetery Rd. Angleton, TX 77515