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Sherman Bailey Obituary

Funeral service for Sherman Bailey, 64, will be on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Burton Sr. officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Eden Hills Cemetery. A wake will be this evening 5-7 p.m. at the chapel. Mr. Bailey passed away on October 8, 2015. Mr. Baily's remians will arrive at the church one hour prior to his service. Mr. Bailey graduated 1970 from Calhoun County Training School. He served in the U.S. Army and after 31 years of service he retired from the Anniston Army Depot. Survivors include his wife, Avery Bailey; children, Kinyata (Brannon) Moten, Sabrina (Christopher) Abernathy, Bernard (Paula) Robinson; his mother, Gladys B. Dudley; siblings, Leon (Elaine) Dudley, Walter (Rachel) Dudley, Clement D. (Michael) Kemp, Gladys (Roosevelt) Thornton, Clara (Henry) Sales, Rosemary (Barry) Bowie, Ella (Ronald) Sutton; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Miller; siblings, Archie Dudley, Eatherlene Thomas. Anniston Funeral Service Rev. Jeffrey C. Williams 256-236-0319

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Published by The Anniston Star from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, 2015.

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gloria Rush

October 4, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gloria Rush

October 4, 2022

I have missed Mr. Bailey at work. He was always so understanding to all. I remember he always called me Ms. Lady I think it was partly because he couldn't remember my name. i was so sorry to hear he had passed and I know he is missed by his loved ones.

Gloria Rush now retired.

October 19, 2015

My condolence for the loss of your love one. Please find comfort in the words of Psalms 119:76. Diane.

Larry Arnold

October 18, 2015

My condolences go out to Sherman's family. Sherman and I spent many hours in the office laughing and cutting up Good Man. He will be missed by all

Phyllis

October 17, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Losing a love one is very difficult. May you find solace in the wonderful memories shared. And may the God of all comfort give you peace during this most difficult time. 2 Cor. 1: 3 and 4

October 15, 2015

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BAILEY
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
KEITH BURNS

KEITH BURNS

October 15, 2015

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BAILEY'WORKED WITH HIM SEVERAL YEARS AT THE DEPOT
MAY HE REST IN PEACE

October 15, 2015

My condolence to the Bailey family, may God's underserved kindness and peace be increased to you, at this time, as you cope with the loss of your love one.
-SJ

Jonathan Smith

October 14, 2015

Deepest condolences to the Bailey and Dudley family.

Mary Wills

October 14, 2015

Avery Lee and family, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Sterling Family

Brutus Mccluney

October 13, 2015

Sorry for your loss praying you and your family

Frankie McClurkin Garrett

October 13, 2015

Avery you have my heartfelt sympathy. Be strong my sister. God always has a plan. Love you

phronia christian

October 13, 2015

Avery,Sorry For Your Loss,My Prayers Are With You And Your Family.Earth Has No Sorry Heaven Can't Heal.

Oliver, Frances and Felicia PROTHRO

October 13, 2015

To The Family: AveryLee, Children and Family, we send our sincere condolences to you in Brother Sherman's passing. We were your next door neighbors for a while and me and Sherman shared quite a bit during that time. I encourage you to trust God's word found in 2nd Corinthians 5:8. Sherman was a good Man and will be missed by all who knew him. May The Lord continue to Bless each of you in a mighty way is our prayer for you, in Jesus Name, Amen

October 13, 2015

Sorry for your Loss, our prayers are with you.
Barbara H. Cunningham

October 13, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the lord keep you is our prayer.
Willie Simmons

McArthur & Macey Winston

October 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Harriett Gover

October 13, 2015

With deepest sympathy. My prayers are with the family.

October 13, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Sandra Pointer

October 13, 2015

Avery and family, I am praying for you. When a love one transition it's always difficult for those left behind. Sherman set, for us, an example of strength and love; we must follow his lead. Fly high my friend I will see you in the morning.

Sharon Jones

October 13, 2015

So sorry for y'all loss . Praying for your family .

Susan Craton

October 13, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 13, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Wills

October 12, 2015

Avery Lee and family may God strengthen you doing the lost of your beloved one. Our prayers are with you.

Mary S. Wills & The Sterling Family

Jan Bethea

October 12, 2015

Big Brother,
God may have called you home, but you will never be forgotten. To Avery and Family my heartfelt sympathy

Keiona & Laila Miller

October 12, 2015

Rest in peace Cuz.

Fan Mitchell

October 12, 2015

Rest in peace.

Cynthia Rutledge

October 12, 2015

Rest in peace Cuz.To the Family You have my deepest Sympathy

Dorothy McClellan

October 10, 2015

Avery Lee and family my heartfelt prayer to you and your family is that the Good Lord will give you much strength to endure this loss.
The McClellan Family

October 9, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Sigler

October 9, 2015

To my uncle, you will be missed.

Gloria Rush

October 9, 2015

So sad to hear Mr. Bailey had passed. I worked Mr. Bailey, he was my Supervisor and friend. I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Willie Hunt

October 8, 2015

My prayers are with the entire family during your time of sorrow.

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