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Ralph Bailey Obituary

SPRING GROVE - Ralph Bailey, Sr., 74, husband of Daisy Bailey, passed away on January 18, 2018 in his home. Ralph owned a 100+ year family farm operation, Bailey Farms, on Colonial Trail West. He is survived by his children, Gary Bailey (Jocelyn) of NC, Ralph, Jr. (Bigman), and Trina Craddox; son-in-love, Kenneth Kelly, Sr.; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leander and Tempie Bailey and daughter, Paula Kelly. All services will be held at Lebanon Baptist Church, 162 Lebanon Road, Surry, VA. Viewing and visitation from 5 - 8 PM on Friday, January 27th. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12PM on Saturday, January 28th. Arrangements are handled by Poole's Funeral Home, 8721 Colonial Trail East, Smithfield, VA 23430

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 25, 2018.

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Florence Flowers Starks

January 19, 2023

Miss doing business with Mr. Bailey and think of him often, The Flowers Starks family

Florence and Bill Starks

February 18, 2018

I am the granddaughter of Jim Flowers of Surry. As a small child, I remember my grandfather fondly speaking of the Bailey family. Mr Bailey farmed Jim Flowers property on Salisbury Road for most of my lifetime. Mr. Bailey will be missed by so many friends family and business partners.
May the memories of Mr. Bailey, the love of his family and friends surround Viola and give her strength during this very difficult time.

Thinking of Viola and wishing the Bailey family peace and comfort.

From the Florence and Bill Starks family of Arvada, CO

Viola Bailey

January 27, 2018

My condolences to Daisy and family so I'm not the in body but my spirit is your family are in my prayers may god bless you and guide you Love you all

Sheriff Carlos Turner

January 27, 2018

To the family of Ralph Bailey,

We here at the Surry County Sheriff's Office were truly sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Bailey. Please allow me, on behalf of all of us at the Sheriff's Office, to extend my deepest sympathies to your family as you go through this time of grief. We pray the love of God enfolds you during this difficult time.

I know you will find comfort and support in your family and friends. However, we are here to help in any way we can, and if there is anything we can do to make this just a little bit easier. Please don't hesitate to contact me or anyone else at the Sheriff's Office should you think of anything we can do to help.

With sympathy,

florence holloway

January 26, 2018

To the Bailey family God is a God of love and God is able to sustain you in this hour of grief. we're sending our condolences and sympathy from the Pettaway of Deer Ridge God continue to bless you and strengthen you in Jesus name.

Russell McDaniel

January 26, 2018

We pray that the Grace and Peace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ be with you and keep you now and forever!
Love to the Family,

Chandell Jones

January 25, 2018

My condolences to the family.Uncle Ralph was always a caring, giving, laughable man.He will be greatly missed.

Marion Wooden Ogleton Johnson

January 25, 2018

Daisy and family, prayers are with you and God is in control. Ralph will truly missed.

January 25, 2018

May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.

Mr and Mrs.Horace Thomas jr.

January 25, 2018

May God bless the Bailey familydurning the loss of your love one.Our,heart felt sympthany is with you all.

Scott Liebold

January 25, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy to Ralph's family and friends. I never saw Ralph without a smile on his face or spoke to him when he didn't laugh. As a farmer, he knew that for all things, there is a season. While he is now at rest, I have no doubt that he will soon be looking around heaven for a patch of ground to tend.

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Lebanon Baptist Church

162 Lebanon Road, Surry, VA

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Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Lebanon Baptist Church

162 Lebanon Road, Surry, VA

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