Bailey Dandridge, Jr., was born on May 23, 1939, in Collierville, Tennessee, to his adoring parents, Bailey Dandridge, Sr. and Sallie Beauregard-Dandridge.  Bailey worked as a welder for Stouffer's Industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for many years.  He was a member of Greater Lewis Street Baptist Church in the Greater Memphis area.  Bailey loved to bowl and play softball.  He will be remembered as a Christian man with a good spirit.  He was a hardworking family man who had a great sense of humor and was a trusted confidant for family and friends. He was always sure to let everyone know he was a Cheese Head - an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

Bailey passed on Saturday, August 22, 2020.  He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Carlita Ross; one son, Dereck Hutchinson; one sister, Quinella Burkins (Cornelius); eight grandchildren, Demetria Dandridge-Polanco, Dan Dandridge, Dustin Dandridge, Derrick Ross Jr., Michael Hill, Marques Hill, Jessica Hill and Jayla Hill-Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Claudette Dandridge; their daughter, Iris Dandride; son, Michael Brown Sr.; grandson, Martin Ross II; one sister, Willie Mae Hearn and four brothers, Carl Dandridge Sr., Eddie Dandridge, Percy Dandridge and Willie James Dandridge.

Because of COVID-19 limitations, we will not meet in person to celebrate Bailey's life we will remember Bailey during a virtual celebration on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2946438048?pwd=TXlpNm9lV09hVm8wdUs4WlZoRfhlUT09

(Meeting ID: 294 643 8048: Passcode 5683)

We will post an online memorial in loving memory of Bailey Dandridge, Jr. Please share in the celebration of life by signing Bailey's guest book and sharing a favorite memory.