Harold Bailey

                                                                                            Press Release

                                                                                          Dr. Harold Bailey

Dr. Harold Bailey, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly with his family by his side on January 13, 2024

• Dr. Bailey was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, in the late 60’s.
• He was a true Civil Rights leader here locally and around this state. He believed in fighting for the least, lost and left out. 
• Dr. Bailey served for many years as the Director of African American Affairs Office at University of New Mexico.
• He served as Executive Director of the African American Office for the state of New Mexico.
• Former Executive Director the New Mexico Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Commission office.
• President of the Albuquerque Branch of the NAACP
• Member of SCLC
• Former Teacher with Albuquerque Public School System
• A true spokesperson for the African American Community.

                                                Services will be held:

Visitation/Final Viewing                                                                 Funeral Services

January 28, 2025                                                                         January 29, 2025

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm                                                                       11:00 am

Strong Thorne Funeral Home                                                       Kiva Auditorium

1100 Coal Ave SE                                                                         Albuquerque Convention Center 

505 842-8800

Contact Person: Rev. N. Darnell Smith / 505 453-4865

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