William Calvin "Snook" Bailey, age 88 of 443 Washburn Ave. Eden, NC passed Sunday morning December 8, 2013 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Wednesday at North Spray Christian Church with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens with Military rites performed by the Rockingham County Honor Guard.
Snook was a member of North Spray Christian Church since 1966. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, serving from 1943 until 1946 in WWII. He owned and operated Bailey Oil Co. Amoco Gas and Oils for forty years from 1953 - 1993. He continued to work delivering oil and kerosene until his retirement in 2005.
Mr. Bailey was born July 8, 1925 in Spray NC to the late Numa Holt Bailey, Sr. and Leah Elizabeth Coleman Bailey. Snook was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth T. Bailey, of 64 years, 5 months and 8 days. He was also predeceased by his four brothers, Charles Maynard Bailey, Sam Jack Bailey, Numa Holt Bailey, Jr. "Dink", and Louis Randall Bailey.
Mr. Bailey is survived by his three children, William C. Bailey "Bill" and wife Beth, Jimmy Dale Bailey and Timothy Bailey and wife Kathy. Snook (PaPa) is also survived by his 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He has one surviving brother-in-law, Bethel Thomasson.
A visitation will be held from 12:30 til 2 pm on Wednesday prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to the Memorial Fund at North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave. Eden,NC 27288
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
What a man!! He had many many stories!! Uncle Snook will be missed
Ryan
Bill,we are praying for you and all of your family in the loss of your father.
Bill and Martha Roberts
Bill and Beth,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father(father-in-law). We will keep you and all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tyke and Reba Robertson
Reba Robertson
So sorry to hear of Snook's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
It is so hard to know what words to say at a time like this but may God be with you and your family during this difficult time. We are praying for your family.
Chris, Susan & Christen Curry
Chris Curry
Bill and Family, sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Kent & Lisa Tucker
Kent Tucker
The passing of your loved one William is one of the most devastating experiences your family can face, and at times, the loss may seem unbearable. However, finding ways to express my deepest sympathies to your family is most difficult. However, your faith in the Bible based resurrection hope for William, Jesus spoke about at John 11:25. These words of Jesus are comforting to your family knowing that William have a hope in a resurrection. Furthermore, the help that God supplies does make a difference, because God can help you to cope with the death of someone you love. The Bible makes this comforting promise: ?¢‚Ǩ?ìJehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves (Psalms 34:18). Although divine help does not eliminate the pain, but it can make it easier to bear. That does not mean that you will no longer cry or will forget your loved one. So, draw close to Jehovah, the God of all comfort during this time of sorrow and sadness.
Charles Bell
Greg & I are sorry to hear about Snook....our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time.
Greg & Denise Pruitt
Bill and family, WC and I were sorry to hear about your father's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Nancy and WC Wrangham
Nancy Wrangham
Bill I am sorry for you and your families loss of your Dad. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dariin and Beth Pulliam
Darrin Pulliam
Bill & Beth, I am so sorry to read of Snook's death. I have many fond memories of him teasing me. He really got a kick out of that! Eden has lost a good man. My condolences to you all. Love, Merrilee
Merrilee Massey
We are truly sorry for your loss Snook was a good friend and like a father to lot of people who was touched by his life he will be truly missed by everybody who knew him.
Michael & Deborah Rorrer
Bill, Jimmy, Tim, Stephen and all the rest of the family, I'm sorry for your loss and knowing he's with Liz again I'm sure he's very happy. My prayers and condolences. Craig Smith and The Smith Family
Craig Smith
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