Alexander Bailey

Alexander Bailey SUFFOLK - Alexander "Mickey" Bailey, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away peacefully Nov. 11, 2010. A lifelong resident of Suffolk, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Suffolk and later attended Norfolk State College (now University). He was born Feb. 10, 1934 to Elijah Bailey Jr. and Calethia Bryant Bailey, both having preceded him in death. Also having preceded him in death are a sister, Claudette Ross and a grandson, Derek Barnes. Alexander is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Bailey; his children, Vickie Clark (Bernard) of Conroe, Texas, Jeffrey Bailey of Suffolk, Pamela Bailey of Conroe, Texas, William Bailey of Norfolk and Crystal Bailey of Suffolk. He has one surviving brother, Willard Bailey of Chesapeake, and two sisters, Carol Dixon of Pensacola, Fla., and Angelina Cunningham (Leroy) of Sumter, S.C.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. In honor of his life, family and friends will visit to share words of comfort and encouragement Saturday, Nov. 20. The wake will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. with the homegoing celebration beginning at noon. Both services will be held in Metropolitan Baptist Church, 125 County St., Suffolk, with Pastor Robert Hobbs officiating. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome. com.