Ricky H. Bailey, 59, of Verona Township, passed away on December 31 ^st , 2020.

He was born in Pigeon, Michigan on December 18 ^th , 1961 to the late Willet Bailey and Mary (Chapdelaine) Sanford.

Rick worked for Dan's Excavating for ten years and was self-employed working on automobiles.  He raced at Owendale Speedway for many years.  Rick enjoyed hunting with his children and working on cars.

Rick is survived by his children: Amanda Bailey (fiancé, Ryan Clark) of Birch Run, Jason Bailey and Ford Bailey, both of Port Austin; his granddaughter, Kali Clark; Bill Sanford of Ubly, who was like a second father to him; and the mother of his children: Michelle Radlinski of Port Austin.   He is also survived by his sisters: Cheri (Randy) Spicer of Kinde, Cindy (Scott) Campbell of Kinde, Kim (Rich) Simpson of Caseville and Marj (Eric) Schultz of Lake Orion; his uncle, Denny (Sandra) Bailey of Pigeon; and many nieces and nephews.   He will also be missed by his friends: Luke (Ashley) Stilson, Randy (Arlene) Brown and many more friends.

A gathering will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 15 ^th , 2021 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan.

Memorials can be made out to the family discretionary fund (c/o Amanda Bailey).

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com