Norman Bailey Obituary
Norman Bailey, age 82, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at his home.
Norman was born Thursday, October 29, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late George Logan Bailey and Ruth May Hardin Bailey. He served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Norman worked as a maintenance supervisor for J.C. Cowan and Parker-Hannafin for many years. He attended Morningstar Baptist Church. Norman was dedicated to all of his family and loved each of them very much.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, J.P. Bailey, Clifford Bailey, Roy Bailey, Jake Bailey, Barbara Randolph and Dennis Bailey.
Left to cherish her memories are his loving wife of fifty-six years, Beverly Jones Bailey; son, Andrew Bailey (Andrea) of Boiling Springs, NC; sisters, Jean Bailey of Boiling Springs, NC and Pam Thomas of Gaffney, SC and brother, George Henry Bailey (Patsy) of Sunshine.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 13th at Morningstar Baptist Church Cemetery with Mr. Daniel Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested to the Disabled American Veterans, 2501 US Highway 64/74, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
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