Rickie Dean Bailey

Published 10:09 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Rickie Dean Bailey (also known as Rickie Dean Wendell), of Hollywood, Florida died August 17, 2024, in the hospice unit of the Hampton VA Medical Center.

 He was born in Portland, Oregon on April 8, 1954 and was the son of the late Lester Edward Wendell and Betty Mae Wendell. 

 He is survived by his son Rickie Dean Wendell, II.  In addition to his son, he is survived by his brothers, Steven Wendell (Laurie) and Jeffrey Wendell (all of Portland Oregon), and his sister Laurie Clay (Bob) (of Smithfield, VA). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two wives, Catherine Wendell and Leatha Bailey, a sister Sherrie Beierle (Chuck) and a brother Eddie Wendell. 

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 Mr. Bailey entered the United States Marine Corps in 1971 at the age of 17.  He received an Honorable Discharge as a Lance Corporal (E-3) in 1973.  Mr. Bailey retired from Baker Construction as a construction superintendent in 2019.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.