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Wlaf1450Rocky Lynn Bailey
June 11, 1986 — July 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rocky Lynn Bailey, age 40, of Briceville, Tennessee, who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
Rocky was born on June 11, 1986, to Earl Bailey Jr. and Teresa Bailey.
Rocky was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hugene Wilson; Great Uncle, Elmer Bailey; Uncle, Gary Bailey.
Rocky is survived by:
wife, Deidra Bailey (Hall);
children, Savannah, Rocky Jr., and Boyd Bailey; stepchildren Winry and Warren Hall;
parents, Earl Bailey Jr. and Teresa Bailey;
brother, Ricky Bailey and wife Stephanie;
grandparents, Earl and Zenna Mae Bailey; Linda Wilson;
aunts, Phyllis Williams and Donna Duncan;
uncle, Danny Wilson;
special cousin, Jessica Beach.
He is also survived by a host of other family members and dear friends who will miss him deeply.
From the time Rocky could walk, he was fixing things. He started with toys, specifically the toys Ricky would break. Then he started rebuilding bicycles and working on four wheelers, and eventually, cars. There was nothing he couldn’t fix and nothing he couldn’t work on.
While other kids were reading comic books, Rocky was reading Super Chevy and Car Craft magazines. That love for cars stayed with him the rest of his life, handed down from his father, who, like Rocky, knew Chevy was the best.
He had an incredible ability to accomplish whatever he set his mind to. His determination, strength, and generous spirit inspired those around him. He lived with purpose, loved without hesitation, and left an unforgettable mark on the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
As a father, Rocky was the best. He always worked so hard to make sure his kids were taken care of and provided for. But he was always around, too. He was up for being goofy, playing games, taking them fishing or surfing on the lake, or just hanging out with them. And most recently, making them sit through the cartoons he loved from his childhood whether they liked them or not! And even to the end, Rocky was fighting for his kids. All the fight he had was for his kids.
As a husband. he loved his family with his whole heart. He was my greatest protector, my safest place, my best friend, and my entire world. We shared a bond unlike any other—one built on unwavering trust, unconditional love, and a promise to always be there for each other, no matter what. Through every joy and every hardship, we stood side by side, loving each other deeply and completely.
Rocky was a great son. A father isn’t just losing a son. He’s losing a best friend, a fishing partner, a garage buddy – the only other person in the family who spoke his language of cars. And he is leaving behind his biggest support and encourager, a Mom who he knew was always there for him.
His brother will always cherish the hours they spent in the garage together, Rocky teaching him how engines worked, inviting him along to go buy junk cars he found in the Bargain Mart or Craigslist to fix up or part out. He will miss all those late night conversations in the garage and getting whooped by his big brother in Super Mario Bros. or Nascar Thunder.
We are rejoicing that Rocky is now with the Father, in the presence of so many in his family who have gone on before him, and more importantly, in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The family wishes to thank everyone for coming out and celebrating the life of Rocky.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com