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MARCUS ANTONIO BAILEY

March 1, 1972 - November 12, 2025

Burial Date: November 23, 2025

There will not be a visitation. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Jackson - Highley Funeral Home Chapel, West Helena Arkansas.  Interment will be held at Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexa Arkansas at a later date. Mr. Bailey's service may be viewed live through ZOOM. Here are the ZOOM instructions: If you do not have the ZOOM app already, please download it prior to the service.  Also, we apologize in advance if the ZOOM connection is not consistent. Towers tend to drop reception, but we will continue to try to connect/reconnect for the entire duration of the service.  Click https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89781025151?pwd=UcZZupt4ff5MJQqhztn7aQ0faBaw76.1 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Marcus Antonio Bailey was born on March 1, 1972, to Lamar Bailey and the late Beverly Bailey in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly reward on November 12, 2025 in the comforts of his home.

Marcus accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He remained steadfast on his Christian journey throughout his life.

Marcus was affectionally known as “Big O.” He was infamous for his kickbacks, his love for trucking, his crazy jokes, and for being a diehard Oakland, Los Angeles, “now” Las Vegas Raiders fan.

Marcus received his formal education within the Helena – West Helena School District. He graduated from Central High School, Helena Arkansas Class of 1990. He received an athletic scholarship to University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff, where he played football until his eligibility ended. He choose a career path as a Commercial Truck Driver for over 20 years. Allowing him the opportunity to purchase his own commercial truck and later retiring from an industry he loved.

Marcus was predeceased by his mother; Beverly Bailey, his paternal and maternal grandparents, many aunts, and uncles.

Marcus is survived by his father; Lamar (Sarah) Bailey, his daughter; Markesia, his grandsons; Kristopher, Khalil, his siblings; Lamont, Rachel, and a host of cousins and friends.