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Danny Ray Bailey Sr.

January 7, 1954 ~ January 20, 2026

Born in: Wilson , North Carolina
Resided in: Battleboro, North Carolina

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BATTLEBORO – Danny Ray Bailey, Sr., age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2026. Born in Wilson County, NC on January 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Jack Bailey and Mavis Harrell Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his five brother, Dennis Bailey, Gerald Bailey, Don Bailey, Wayne Bailey, and Jackie Bailey.

Danny was a God-fearing man whose life was rooted in faith, love, and devotion to his family. He was deeply family-oriented, always placing the needs and happiness of his loved ones above his own. To know Danny was to know kindness, loyalty, and unwavering support.

Danny found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time fishing, finding peace and contentment by the water, and he never missed an opportunity to enjoy dancing, bringing smiles and laughter to those around him. His joyful spirit and gentle heart left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Above all, Danny’s faith guided his life and actions. He lived with integrity, compassion, and gratitude, serving as an example to others through his words and deeds. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him, but his legacy of faith, love, and joy will live on in their hearts forever.

Danny is survived by his daughter, Kristy Evans; sons, Danny Bailey, Jr., and Steven Bailey; grandchildren, Ashlyn Bailey, Adam Bailey, Danielle Clark, Asia Evans, and Marcus Evans, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Coby Bailey, Muhaile Pitt, Avah Pitt; sister, Ann Petway (Randall).

Services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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  1. I love you so much papa, you were the best toughest God fearing man I will ever know. You couldn’t have ever been better, you were perfect. I miss you so much already. I love you, always. To know you, was to love you! The realest! 💙💙💙💙

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  2. Daddy there aren’t enough words to describe how much of a good father and grandpa you were to us, I was blessed to go through this
    Journey with you, just Know your love for us will forever be cherished and one thing you have always told us is to love and to look out for each other and we will. I love you daddy so much….

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  3. Papa you were “my bestest friend” ❤️and a great grandpa and always been there for me, Jr. and the family when we needed someone or just a shoulder to lean on. Very strong and most godly man on earth. He had a laugh you’ll never forget and a smile that’ll always be bright and welcoming. He always taught me and my siblings manners are very important and will get you a long ways in life. Squirrel loves you bestest friend❤️

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  4. Rest in peace shug. We had some great times and you and Jackie were my favorite Brother in laws. God bless you shug and wrap his loving arms around you ❤️. Comfort for your family at this difficult time. Our
    Memories last forever and you will always be loved shug. Gone but never forgotten 💔 love you. 😢😢😢😢💔💔🙏🙏

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  5. Pop you fought a long hard battle and now you can rest! You always showed love to your family and accepted me as an adopted “youngin” for over 40 years. To know you was to love you! Your family was your greatest accomplishments and the love you gave each one. As you would ask me, “I got Kris, pop”. Rest in paradise and keep a lookout over us! We love you!

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  6. Rest in peace Yogi Bear. I love you and will always remember you. Gerald and I could always count on “Yogi” when we needed something fixed. And thanks for introducing me to Gerald and your family. These have been some of the best years of my life.

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