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James Randolph Bailey Sr., 87, of Cook Ave., Brookneal, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of Ruth Morgan Bailey.
Mr. Bailey was born in Campbell County, Oct. 18, 1923, a son of the late Leslie Vince Bailey and Lillie Henderson Bailey. He was a member of Brookneal Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a graduate of the National Institute of Dry Cleaning, Silver Spring, MD, owner of Brookneal Cleaners and co-owner of Ruth's Antiques.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, James R. (Butch) Bailey Jr., of Brookneal; one daughter, Joan Bailey Phelps, of Rustburg; two grandchildren, S. Michael Phelps Jr., of Rustburg and Amanda R. Phelps, of Wilson, NC. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
The family would like to thank Centra Hospice, Gentiva and special caregiver Sue Rankin.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Matthew Killmon Jr. and the Rev. Herndon Jeffreys with interment to follow in Wesleybury United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.r 3, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal and at the residence other times.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Way of Central VA, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501 or your favorite charity.
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Shenda Lovelace
December 6, 2010
Joan, I'm so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless you.
December 3, 2010
I will miss you James. It was a special honor to know you. You and Ruth will be in my prayers. "eh ya ya" my friend. -Daniel
Kenita Withers
December 3, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Jackie Anctil
December 3, 2010
Mrs. Bailey,
Paul and I are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless you
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