Bobby Wayne Bailey age 54 of Glade Hill passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby was a Press Operator for ProAm Pac.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl L. Bailey; children, Nathan Prillaman, Carol Bates, Christi Bates and Courtney Smith (Brett); grandsons, Dylan Bates and Caden Belcher; granddaughters, Victoria Cook, Avery Smith and Dahlia Smith to arrive in May 2024; father, Charles "C.W." Bailey (Teresa); mother, Betty Jean Cannaday; brothers, Jackie Ray Moran, John Cannaday and Adam Bailey; sisters, Tonya Thompson (Chris) and Amy Bailey(Matt); aunts and uncles, J.R. Bailey (Debra), Joyce Huckaway (John), Frances Tuck (Dallas) and Shirley McCrickard. He is also survived by other family members and numerous friends including his work family and band mates.
Funeral services will be conducted 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held in Bean Station, TN. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4 to 6 PM.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
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62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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