Robert "Bobby" Lorenzo Bailey, 77, of Avenue, MD, died January 25, 2012, at the University of Maryland Hospital. Born November 1, 1934, in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Elmer Bailey and Elva Louis (Norris) Bailey.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. He loved spending time outside, farming, goose hunting, riding his gator and being with his black lab, Hank. His lifelong passion was working at River Springs Farm, where he spent his life. In addition to farming, he spent 10 years with the State Highway Administration. He served 20 years in the Seventh District Fire Department. He was a member of the Farm Bureau.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Violet Ann Bailey whom he was married to for 53 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Susan Ann Cotter (James) of Oldtown, ID, and Robert "Al" Bailey (Missy) of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren, April Ann Howell of Sweetwater, TN, Cheyenne Cotter of Oldtown, ID, Robert Bailey and Austin Bailey, both of Mechanicsville, MD; and three great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends for Bobby's Life Celebration on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Coltons Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609. Prayers will be recited at 5:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Michael Tietjen on Monday, January 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. 20660.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Bowles, Joseph "Billy" Bowles, John "Dinks" Nelson, James B. Norris, Robert Bailey and Joseph A. Bowles.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 7, Avenue, MD, 20609.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD 20650.