Charles E. Bailey

Charles E. Bailey obituary, Snow Hill, MD

Charles E. Bailey

Charles Bailey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burbage Funeral Home - Berlin on May 12, 2025.

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Charles Elwood Bailey, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Berlin, Maryland. Born in Ocean City, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ollie Bailey and Pearl Clark Bailey.
Charlie, as he was called, grew up in Ocean City and attended Stephen Decatur High School. Charlie was a painter and after retirement, he became a volunteer at the Spirit Kitchen within Stevenson United Methodist Church. He thoroughly enjoyed working with the other volunteers and the visitors that came in. Spending time with family was most important to Charlie. He is survived by his loving wife, Vina Bailey, a daughter, Karen Cooper (Lee), two grandchildren, a granddaughter Emylee Cooper, and a grandson Pastor Andrew Cooper (Haley) and one great granddaughter, Elsie Jane Cooper. As well as one surviving sister, Louise Richardson and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his son, L/Cpl (USMC) Charles Keith Bailey, four brothers, Monroe, George, Preston and Dennard and three sisters, Hilda, Sarah and Joyce.
A visitation will be held at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am with a funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin, Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlies name can be made to the Spirit Kitchen c/o Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N Main Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811 or a charity of ones choice.
Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
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Visitation
Thursday, January 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Burbage Funeral Home - Berlin, MD
108 William Street
Berlin, MD 21811
Funeral Service
Thursday, January 16, 2025
11:00 AM
Burbage Funeral Home - Berlin, MD
108 William Street
Berlin, MD 21811
Graveside Service
Thursday, January 16, 2025
12:00 PM
Evergreen Cemetery
Assateague Rd.
berlin, MD 21811 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Charles, please visit our Tree Store.

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