In memory of

Jim Bailey

Bastrop, TX

November 18, 1954 - January 17, 2026

Nov 18, 1954 - Jan 17, 2026

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In memory of

Jim Bailey

Passed

January 17, 2026
Born

November 18, 1954
Resided

Bastrop, TX

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Jim Bailey, age 71, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Jim led a full, vibrant life marked by his unwavering positivity and a knack for bringing out the best in everyone around him. His vivacious personality, described as bubbly, animated, charismatic, and caring, was true to his fun-loving spirit.

For 32 years, Jim dedicated his life to teaching and coaching with passion, touching the hearts of thousands along the way. …

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Dad strongly disliked funerals, so there will be a Celebration of Life coming sometime in March in the Bastrop/Austin area. While this was not a surprise, I certainly do not have it all figured out.

That "Gym Bailey Energy" brought smiles to so many faces! Love reading and hearing the memories and stories from all who knew him! He truly never met a stranger and certainly had a way to make us all feel special!

Please share your experiences and be on the lookout for celebration details coming soon.

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I was one of the Mc Murry Basketball players that had the privilege of knowing Jim (Bingo). Him having a nickname was …

I was one of the Mc Murry Basketball players that had the privilege of knowing Jim (Bingo). Him ha…

I was one of the Mc Murry Basketball players that had the privil…

Jim had such a magnetic personality. He was always smiling and in a good mood. I taught across the hall from him for …

Jim had such a magnetic personality. He was always smiling and in a good mood. I taught across th…

Jim had such a magnetic personality. He was always smiling and …

I knew Jim through a camping group we started in the early 80s. We played a lot of volleyball in the early years and Ji…

I knew Jim through a camping group we started in the early 80s. We played a lot of volleyball in th…

I knew Jim through a camping group we started in the early 80s. …

Jim was my basketball teammate for three years at McMurry University in the early 70's. We called him "Bingo", who kno…

Jim was my basketball teammate for three years at McMurry University in the early 70's. We called …

Jim was my basketball teammate for three years at McMurry Univer…

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What were Jim's favorite ways to exercise?

Run the loop at the State Park

What were Jim's favorite ways to spend free time?

Live music, camping, being with family and friends

What were Jim's favorite games to play?

Basketball

What were Jim's favorite sports teams?

Cleveland Browns

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Born

November 18th, 1954

Retired from Bastrop ISD

2011

Bastrop, TX

Passed away

January 17th, 2026

Bastrop, TX

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Cause of death

Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Cremation

I was one of the Mc Murry Basketball players that had the privilege of kno…

Jim had such a magnetic personality. He was always smiling and in a good …

I knew Jim through a camping group we started in the early 80s. We played …

Jim was my basketball teammate for three years at McMurry University in th…

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