Dave “D.A.” Bailey was born in Cushing, OK, May 21, 1932
and went home to the Lord on August 28, 2017. He grew up
in Oklahoma with a short stint in California with lots
of other Okies in the 30s during the Dust Bowl. He
was a 1951 Putnam City High graduate and was still active
with the class. He started his business life as a barber
and finished it as a trucker hauling cars after haircuts
went out of style in the late 60s. He was
passionate about sports, and loved the game of
golf!
His wife of 52 years, Enola, preceded him, as
did his beloved son, Daryl. He is survived by
his second wife, Becky, and daughters Theresa Meglasson,
Rene’ Kreger (and husband Richard), and daughter-in-
law, Cindy Bailey. He was blessed with 8 awesome
grandchildren and 11 precious great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 1pm to 8pm on
Thursday August 31st at Buchanan Funeral Service
North Council Road in Oklahoma City, with family
present from 5-7pm. Funeral services will be at Buchanan
Funeral Home at 10:00am Friday, September 1st, with
burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
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