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Earl Bailey Obituary
Earl Warren Bailey of Barboursville, Virginia, died Monday, August 31, 2009.
He was the son of Manis Eugene Bailey and Lulie Ellis Pettit.
After returning from World War II, he was a life long farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gertrude Beck Bailey; his daughters, Florence Ann and Gayle, his cherished granddaughters, Beth, Gwen and Rachel. He is also survived by his sister, Claire Lonergan; and his brother, George Bailey.
He will be remembered for his kindness and his love of all living things.
A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a..m Thursday, September 3, 2009, in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville.
The family will receive friends following the service at graveside.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 122, Barboursville, VA 22923.
Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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September 3, 2009
Gayle & family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Mr.Bailey. He was such a great man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Peggy & Bill Lawson
Flora Washington
September 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Earl was always a great help with the sheep farmers in the area especially during taking up the wool. My husband, the late Carl Washington and Earl was great buddies
The Washington Family,
~Flora, Loretta, Allan and Spencer
Mary Ann and Mike Hess
September 2, 2009
Dear Gayle, Florence Ann and Bailey family,
Michael and I hold so many happy memories of your dad. We will miss him.
Patricia_Webb Jarratt
September 2, 2009
Dear Florence Anne&Familey,my thoughts and prayers are with you.May God keep you in his loving hands and be with you.
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Chip and Donna Deane
September 2, 2009
To the Bailey Family: May God Bless each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dickie Blount
September 2, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shirley Rodgers Martin
September 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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