Lewis Bailey Obituary Lewis M. Bailey Portsmouth - Lewis Milford Bailey, 81, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on December 10, 2015. Mr. Bailey was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of the late Lewis C. and Virgie Collins Bailey. He serviced in the U. S. Army and the National Guard. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad in Norfolk, VA with 50 years of service as a Conductor. He worked as a Realtor with William E. Woods and Century 21. He was a member and past Deacon at Good News Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA. Lewis was predeceased by a sister Shelby Hamilton. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth Ann Wynn Bailey; 3 sons, Steve Allan Bailey and wife Jocelyn, James Victor Bailey and Mark Jeffery Bailey and wife Pamela; two grandchildren, Michael David Bailey and wife Emily, Melissa Lauren Alcocer and husband William; a brother, John R. Hambrick and wife Lourdes. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 2:00 p. m. in Good News Baptist Church, 3552 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA by Pastor Mike Asher, Pastor Dr. Walt Coles and Dr. Pete Lopresti. Burial with U. S. Army Honors will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will received friends on Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p. m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com. Lewis Bailey Obituary (1934 - 2015) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameLewisBailey&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/lewis-bailey-obituary?id11131845 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Lewis-M-Bailey/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Lewis Milford Bailey, 81, passed away on 10 December 2015. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, he served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad after 50 years. He was a devoted family man, survived by his wife, three sons, and two grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Lewis Milford Bailey was held on 17 December 2015. He was buried with U.S. Army honors in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. ## The Edited Obituary Lewis M. Bailey Portsmouth - Lewis Milford Bailey, 81, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on 10 December 2015. Mr. Bailey was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of the late Lewis C. and Virgie Collins Bailey. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad in Norfolk, VA, with 50 years of service as a Conductor. He worked as a Realtor with William E. Woods and Century 21. He was a member and past Deacon at Good News Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA. Lewis was predeceased by a sister, Shelby Hamilton. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth Ann Wynn Bailey; 3 sons, Steve Allan Bailey and wife Jocelyn, James Victor Bailey, and Mark Jeffery Bailey and wife Pamela; two grandchildren, Michael David Bailey and wife Emily, Melissa Lauren Alcocer and husband William; a brother, John R. Hambrick and wife Lourdes. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, 17 December 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in Good News Baptist Church, 3552 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA, by Pastor Mike Asher, Pastor Dr. Walt Coles, and Dr. Pete Lopresti. Burial with U.S. Army Honors will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com. Lewis Bailey Obituary (1934 - 2015) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Lewis Milford Bailey | |---------|--------------------------------------------| | Age | 81 years | | Birth | 1934 (estimated); Bluefield, West Virginia | | Death | 10 December 2015; Portsmouth, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------| | Lewis Milford Bailey | Decedent | Portsmouth, Virginia | | Ruth Ann Wynn Bailey | Spouse | Unknown | | Steve Allan Bailey | Child | Unknown | | James Victor Bailey | Child | Unknown | | Mark Jeffery Bailey | Child | Unknown | | Michael David Bailey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Melissa Lauren Alcocer | Grandchild | Unknown | | John R. Hambrick | Brother | Unknown | | Shelby Hamilton | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Lewis Milford Bailey was born in Bluefield, West Virginia. 2. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. 3. Mr. Bailey retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad in Norfolk, Virginia, with 50 years of service as a Conductor. 4. He worked as a Realtor with William E. Woods and Century 21. 5. Lewis was a member and past Deacon at Good News Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia.