Our family is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Walter Bailey, 70 years old, a resident of Lafayette.

Walter was born on March 14, 1953, to Lalis & Ada Bailey in New Iberia.

Early in life, Walter learned the importance of hard work, as he drove hot shot trucks for many years and he taught many of us the importance of hard work and doing what is right. He was a man of very strong faith attending Holy Cross Catholic Church weekly and every holiday.

When retirement wasn’t fun anymore he went on to help a longtime friend Ricky Veron at Little Veron’s, where you could find Walter six days a week at 5AM.

Walter was a passionate fisherman and could often be found in the Lake Martin, along with his brother Francis, he loved to get any bite on his hook but he mostly loved catching Bass.

Walter was preceded in death by his mom Ada Bailey, his dad, Lalis Bailey, one sister Jean Bailey Romero, and five brothers, Milton Bailey, Percy Bailey, Ivy Bailey, Jerry Bailey and Jimmy “Boogie” Bailey.

Walter is survived by his only daughter, Jami Bailey Nereaux and her husband Louis, of Rosedale, Louisiana, three grandchildren Tanner Thibodeaux, Tyler and Rylan Nereaux, and one great grandchild Dallas Carlin. Walter was also survived by one brother Francis and his wife Jenny Bailey of Lafayette.

Our family respects the wishes of Walter and will not be holding services. There may be a small get together at a later date. Though Walter was a private person, he was an important part of our community and his loss is deeply felt.

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