Russell Ray Bailey of Beckley, W. Va., passed quietly into eternal life on July 12, 1983 at the age of 79. He was born on June 4, 1904 at Lanark, W. Va. He married Marjorie Gwinn on May 15, 1930. Brother Bailey had been a faithful servant of the Lord for 30 years. He served as an elder at the church of Christ at Stanaford, W. Va., where he also preached the gospel and taught a Bible class. His life touched others in a gentle, loving way. He was loved by his sisters and brothers in Christ as well as those he knew in the community. His life served as an example of Christianity and he daily spoke to others of God's word. The family and friends he left behind have been richly blessed by his presence in their lives. Funeral services were conducted on July 14 by his brother in Christ and close friend, Kenneth Browning. Brother Bailey was laid to rest at Sunset Cemetery in Beckley, W. Va. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, three daughters Mrs. William (Rayalene) Brizendine of Grove City, Ohio, Mrs. Frank (Raychel) Houston of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, and Raymona Bailey of Beckley, W. Va.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Richard Bailey. B. Hawks, Beckley, W. Va. - Gospel Advocate, August 18, 1983, page 508.
Russell Ray Bailey of Beckley, W. Va., passed quietly into eternal life on July 12, 1983 at the age of 79. He was born on June 4, 1904 at Lanark, W. Va. He married Marjorie Gwinn on May 15, 1930. Brother Bailey had been a faithful servant of the Lord for 30 years. He served as an elder at the church of Christ at Stanaford, W. Va., where he also preached the gospel and taught a Bible class. His life touched others in a gentle, loving way. He was loved by his sisters and brothers in Christ as well as those he knew in the community. His life served as an example of Christianity and he daily spoke to others of God's word. The family and friends he left behind have been richly blessed by his presence in their lives. Funeral services were conducted on July 14 by his brother in Christ and close friend, Kenneth Browning. Brother Bailey was laid to rest at Sunset Cemetery in Beckley, W. Va. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, three daughters Mrs. William (Rayalene) Brizendine of Grove City, Ohio, Mrs. Frank (Raychel) Houston of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, and Raymona Bailey of Beckley, W. Va.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Richard Bailey. B. Hawks, Beckley, W. Va. - Gospel Advocate, August 18, 1983, page 508.
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