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David Wayne Bailey
1966 - 2023
David Wayne Bailey
1966 - 2023
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BORN
1966
DIED
2023
David Bailey Obituary
David Wayne Bailey, 56, of Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital Bluefield ER.
Born on April 11, 1966, in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Thomas Ray and Betty Lewis Bailey. He had been a resident of Bluefield for 4 years and was a member of the Church of God. He was a coal miner.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Pennington Bailey; daughters, Nina Spanglehour and Robert of NC and Amanda Bailey of Glenwood; step-son, Austin Livley of Rock; a granddaughter, Anna Codd; brothers, Wesley Bailey and Laura of Princeton and Donald “Jess” Bailey and Robin of Duhring; sister, Cathy Thomas and Andrew of Durhing; father and mother in law, Lonnie and Loretta Pennington; nephews, Josh Horn and Mandy of PA and Jacob Horn of Rock; and nieces, Erica and Kayla Bailey of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Bishop Mac Riggins officiating. Burial will follow at the Bailey Family Cemetery in Goodwill.
Friends may call prior to services on Saturday, from 10:00-11:00 at the funeral home.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Bailey family.
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Kenneth Hudgins
February 3, 2023
To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.Hank will be missed by everyone that knew him.Rest High On That Mountain my friend.Kenny and Carl Hudgins
Sharon Belcher
February 3, 2023
Praying for the family knowing this is such a heartbreaking time.
Keith Stanley
February 3, 2023
RIP ole pal!!!!
Gerald Sink
February 2, 2023
So sorry to hear of David’s passing . He was easy to laugh and get to know . Worked with him at buck 1
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Faith Cornett
February 2, 2023
I'm so sorry my prayers are with the family
Steven Underwood
February 2, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this great loss to a wonderful family. Thoughts and prayers for all of you..praying peace and comfort through this trying time.
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