Eldridge Bailey was born May 26, 1964, and passed away December 23, 2025, at the age of 61.

He is survived by his son, Eric Howell and wife Courtney; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Richard Bailey and Rita Spell and husband Ivy; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge and Ollie Mae Bailey; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Whitaker Cemetery, DeRidder, Louisiana. Pastor Frank Strohschein will be officiating.