Obituary

William Scott Bailey

December 22, 1964 - March 10, 2023

Mr. William Scott Bailey, age 58 and of Tylertown, MS, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence in Tylertown, MS. He was born Tuesday, December 22, 1964 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in 412 Beulah Ave., Tylertown, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown, Mississippi. Graveside will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.  Justin Dyar will officiate. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-876-3712

Mr. Scott was employed by Rayburn Correctional Center. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Guy Bailey, Jr; sister Lisa Strauss; and father -in- law Samuel Skinner.

Survivors include his wife Cherie Bailey; sons Scott Blackwell and Jake Blackwell (Miranda); daughters Samantha Bailey (Robbie Dyson) and Jordan Bailey; mother Pauline Williams Bailey; brothers Guy Bailey III and Steven Bailey; grandsons River Blackwell and Beau Blackwell; granddaughters Kenzie Blackwell, Lana Grace Blackwell and Piper Dyson; mother -in- law Bonnie Skinner; brother -in- law Mike Strauss; along with a host of Nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers will be the Honor Guard of Rayburn Correctional Center.

Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Blackwell, Jake Blackwell, Guy Bailey III, Steven Bailey, Robbie Dyson, and Tyler Strauss.