Keith Lamoine Bailey
June 17, 1939 - June 1, 2026
Keith L. Bailey, age 86, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home.
Born June 17, 1939, in Morningsun, Iowa, the son of Farris and Lottie (Belzer) Bailey. On October 19, 1958, in La Plata, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Karen Crosby who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Kelly (Robert) Hill and Kenner Bailey; three grandchildren, Shelby (Jared) Lung, Jared and Zachary Hill; two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Emmy Lung; one brother, Karol Bailey; and one brother-in-law, Randy (Shirley) Crosby.
His parents and one brother, Gary Lee Bailey preceded him in death.
Keith graduated from La Plata High School in 1957, where he participated in football and basketball. Immediately after high school, he was employed with the railway mail service. Later, he worked for and retired from United Parcel Service, where he was in the Safe Drivers Hall of Fame. Keith loved hunting, fishing, and spending time on his beloved family farm. Being an excellent golfer, he qualified for the Missouri Amateur Golf Tournament. He also won the Pepsi Tournament in Brookfield four times, with various partners
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral services starting at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials in memory of Keith may be made to the La Plata Christian Church. They may be left at or sent to Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.
