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Sim HAILEY Obituary

HAMPTON - Sim H. Hailey Sr., 81, who retired from Guardian Storage, was called home on March 23, 2010. He was born in Rockingham, N.C. on March 20, 1929.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Annie Hailey Sr.; wife, Bernice; son, Arnold; four brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by six sons, Sim Hailey Jr., (Wendy), Robert Mathews of Hampton, Va., William Mathews (Cynthia) of Suitland, Md., Kenneth and Kevin Hailey, Newport News, Va., Cory Walls of North Carolina; four daughters, Juanita Lewis (Arthur), Rosetta H Walker, Cassandra Hailey-Washington, and Markeyta Hailey, all of Hampton; one sister, Beatrice Hailey Swinnie of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Irene Wilkes and LaVerne Hill of Virginia; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at New Life Church in Hampton, with Pastor Arthur Rogers officiating. Family will assemble at 37 Aspenwood Drive, Hampton, by 12:15 p.m. on Monday. Interment at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangement by Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, 1601 27th Street, N.N.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2010.

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David Banks

March 21, 2019

Hello my heavenly brother. I remember that saying you quoted daily to the guys at work (it will be alright) . I keep that close to my heart and knowing you are finally alright and with the father is peace to my soul. Rest on my brother and I pray we'll meet again.

David Banks Sr. And Family

April 8, 2010

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

Connie Judge-Jones

March 31, 2010

Wendy and Sim,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 30, 2010

To Rosetta Walker and family,

Sorry to hear about the lost of your father. I only knew him for a short while but he was such a joy in the exercise class at the YMCA. He will truly be missed.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Goldie Talton
Zion Baptist Church
Newport News, VA

March 29, 2010

Sim and Wendy,

We offer our sincere condolences in the passing of your father. May God give you strength during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

Larry and the Green Family

March 29, 2010

WE OFFER MR. HAILEY'S FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A WONDERFUL MAN, FATHER, AND FRIEND OF OURS ON JORDAN DRIVE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO MOVE FORWARD DURING THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE.
THE HENDERSON FAMILY (JORDAN DRIVE)

Steve Reid & brothers in umpiring

March 29, 2010

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

Sharon Bonner

March 29, 2010

To the Sim Family , you have my deepest condolences. May God strengthen and keep all of you during this time of sadness.

Sharon Bonner (Gleaner at Little Zion Baptist)

Toni Banks

March 29, 2010

Sims family,

I am so sorry for your loss and I will always remember Mr. Sims. Whenever he was the watchman for us on the truck he would say, just come back til you hit something. I'm going to miss him. God Bless and pray God keeps your family through this time of bereavement.

March 29, 2010

ON BEHALF OF DR.FREDERICK QUARLES AND STAFF,WE OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE HAILEY FAMILY.YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.WE PRAY GOD WILL COMFORT AND KEEP YOU.BE ENCOURAGED.

ST JAMES DELIVERANCE CHURCH

March 29, 2010

To the familY of Mr Sim Hailey, We the members of St. James Deliverance share in the lost of your love one. Deacon Hailey was a great and dear part of our church familY and we will miss his tender spirit and broad smile. Deacon Hailey was a gentle giant with a heart for all people. We send our condolence too this great family. And remember EARTH HAS KNOW SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN'T HEAL. Please feel free to call upon this church family at any time during this sad hour. ST. JAMES DELIVERANCE CHURCH, PASTOR MICHAEL J. BANKS SR. 757-240-4952 OR 757-247-5829

Larry Charity

March 28, 2010

To my co-worker Hailey, Be encouraged because everything will be okay. God Bless.

Greg Deloatch

March 27, 2010

Mr. Sims my man I've knew for 18 good years... I'm so glad the Lord let him cross my path...we worked together until he retired... I remember when I used to walk through the warehouse and I used to shout out his name "SIM HALEY" and he used to shout back "HEY..HEY WHAT YOU DOING MAN WATCHU GONNA DO TODAY... He will be truly missed.. Love you "UNC"...I'll will still be shouting out your name in the warehouse....MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIM AND HIS FAMLIY FRIENDS AND LOVE ONES...BE BLESSED!!!!!!!!!

Ann Knox

March 27, 2010

To The Hailey Family
You have our deepest sympathy during the passing of your loved one. May God continue to bless and comfort you during this period.

Ann Knox and Family

Neighbors of Paula Maria

March 27, 2010

Mr. Sim will be truly missed by his neighbors of Paula Maria. May God bless this family and keep you strong.

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