Clinton Bailey

A life well lived, a heart well loved and memories that will last forever.

On November 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, Clinton Roy (Clint) Bailey of Lincoln, Neb., entered into eternal life at the age of 80.

Clint was born June 20, 1946, in Lewellen, Neb., to Bueford and Myrtle (Borron) Bailey. He was raised on the family farm north of Big Springs, Neb. He attended a one-room country school through eighth grade and then went on to high school in Big Springs. He graduated with the class of 1964. He then graduated McCook Community College. He joined the Nebraska National Guard and began farming at a young age. He loved the country life.

In 1966 he married and began a new chapter in his life. In the years that followed, he became a father to two sons: Jeff and Kevin. In 1980 he married the love of his life, Donna Robb, and the family grew with the addition of four more children, Jeremy, Mandi, Carmen, and Kenneth.

Clint shared the hobby of trapshooting with his father. He was a skilled shooter and enjoyed the sport, earning a place on the ATA All-American team in 1976.

Clint took pride in supporting his community and spent years serving on the Deuel County Fairboard. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving as a council member for several years. He was elected as a Deuel County Commissioner in 2000, serving 16 years for the Big Springs precinct. During this time he also served on the Panhandle Health Board and Nebraska Council on Aging. He was serving as the Deuel County Superintendent of Roads and Bridges when his health led him to retire. He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2016 and bravely fought the cancer for 10 years.

In 2021 Clint and Donna decided to move to Lincoln, Neb., to be closer to family and medical care. They joined Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church and became members of a Bible study group that included couples either new to Lincoln or recently retired. This small group became dear friends. Clint also enjoyed the welcoming neighborhood and was blessed with new friendships.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law Don and Mary Robb, and brother-in-law Mark Sparks. He is survived by his children: son Jeff (Nicolle) Bailey of Broken Bow, Neb., son Kevin of Beatrice, Neb., son Jeremy (Brandi) Bailey of Bellevue, Iowa, daughter Mandi Maser of Lincoln, daughter Carmen (Curtis) Bachle of Lincoln, and son Kenneth of Fort Lauderdale, Fl., and also his sister, Lonna Sparks of North Platte, Neb. He leaves behind ten wonderful grandchildren for whom he was one of the biggest fans and proudest supporters. Whether it was a sporting event, school activity, concert or special milestone, he loved being there to watch them shine.

Although we wish we had more time, we are grateful for the years, memories, laughter, and love we were blessed to share with him. His memory lives on through the family he cherished.

Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 14th beginning at 1:30pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Big Springs Nebr. with burial at the Big Springs cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, PO Box 104, Big Springs.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Julesburg is assisting the family.