Terry L. Bailey

Terry L. Bailey, age 57, of Des Moines passed away peacefully surrounded by family members at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Terry was born October 26, 1967, in Millersburg, Ohio to Earl and Lillie Bailey. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Ohio and moved to Iowa in 1988.

He married Barb McDonald and had three sons. He married Carol (Coffman) Harmon on September 7, 2012. They lived in Nevada, IA until 2019 when they moved to Des Moines.

Terry worked for Iowa State Ready Mix in Ames and Chitty Garbage Service in Nevada, IA. He got his CDL and worked at O’Reilly Distribution Center in Des Moines driving a semi. Terry enjoyed playing games and puzzles. He especially enjoyed escape rooms.

Terry is survived by his wife Carol; sons Michael, John, and Trevor; grandchildren Jordan, Olivia, and Aspen; parents Earl and Lillie Bailey; mother-in-law Jean Coffman; brothers Ken and Rusty; sister Shelly Kruzic; in-laws Diane and Joe Schall, Terry and Valerie Coffman, Pat and Donna Coffman, Lynne Coffman, Mark and Anna Coffman, Paul Coffman, Joleen and Jason Bohning; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his brother David (Sam) Bailey, sister-in-law Penny Bailey, Eric Schall, grandparents; and many aunts and uncles.

According to Terry’s wishes, cremation will occur and there will be a Celebration of Life on October 25, 2025, at Polk City Community Room, 200 S. 4th Street, Polk City, IA from 11 am to 3 pm. Food will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Carol Bailey.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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