Richard Bailey Obituary
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He was retired from Centre Foundry & Machine Company of Wheeling, where he worked in management. Richard was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Wheeling, an active member of the Martins Ferry Civics, where he coached baseball, touching many young people's lives. He also coached softball at Martins Ferry High School. Richard was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler Fan. He was a mentor to so many young people in the valley. He also loved making children smile by surprising them at their home dressed as Santa Clause and sharing his unique Ho Ho Ho to Martins Ferry Elementary School and local organizations for many years, however, his greatest pride was his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sondra Ann Mackey.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Judith (Hildebrand) Bailey, daughter, Kimberly Anne Bailey, his grandson, Darian Charles "Zonker" Bailey, and many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Family will receive friends, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the funeral home at 10 am, with entombment to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
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Thomas Krupnik
November 8, 2025
Judy,Kim, and Darian
So sorry to hear of Rich´s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a good man with such a great sense of humor.
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Vicky Krupnik
November 8, 2025
Judy, Kim and Darian
I´m so sorry to hear about Rich. Tom just read it in the Times Leader.
Rich and my dad were great buddies at the Foundry. I was blessed to have him as a friend, he was definitely a fun loving guy. Rich will be missed by many who knew and loved him. Please know you all are in my prayers.
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