Famous People of Bailey
County Texas |
Bailey County's most famous people have achieved worldwide
recognition. Lee Horsley and
Ben McCain were born here, raised here,
or lived here and now fans and collectors are seeking items
associated with their names.
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Dee
Cooper
Dee Cooper was born on May 25, 1920 in Muleshoe, Texas. He is an
actor known for his work on The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote
and Sancho Panza, The Return and Gunning for Justice. He died on
December 14, 1989 in Los Angeles, California. |
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Roy H Elrod
Born June
23, 1919, north of Muleshoe, Texas, Roy was the first child of a
pioneer Bailey County farming and ranching couple. While attending
Muleshoe High School, Roy first met and fell in love with Malda
Chandler. After graduating from high school, Roy attended Texas A&M
for 2 years, until World War II broke out, at which time he enlisted
in the Marines . . . Read more |
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Lee
Horsley
Born May 15, 1955 in Muleshoe Texas, Lee is a
film, television, and theater actor known for starring roles in the
television series Nero Wolfe, Matt Houston, and Paradise. He starred
in the 1982 film . . read more |
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Ben McCain
Born in Muleshoe, Texas June 25,
1955 as Ben Leslie McCain. He grew up on a farm
near Bovina in Parmer County with his brother,
Butch. McCain has
appeared in numerous films including . . .
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