Mack Bailey Obituary Mack Bailey December 29, 1943 - December 9, 2019 Ivor - Charles Franklin Bailey, Sr. (also known as "Mack" or "Mackie"), 75, went to heaven on December 9, 2019. Mack was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was born December 29, 1943 in Lumberton, NC. During his life he spent several years in Moyock, NC and later Windsor, VA until he settled in and made Southampton County his home for the last twenty years. Mack spent his life framing houses all over Virginia and North Carolina. He was very talented with his carpentry and his woodwork that he created and took great pride in his work. His greatest satisfaction came from providing for his family; seeing a smile on someone s face when their home was complete; and the realization of "a job well done". Mack loved fishing, working in his garden, and cooking for his family. Left to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted wife of 44 years Joan O. Bailey. The love that they share forever is one that is like no other. Also left to cherish his memory are his four children: his son Charles F. Bailey, Jr. of Ivor, his daughters Lisa Brauswetter of Chesapeake and Danielle Jones and her husband Dennis of Ivor, and his son Tracy Bailey and his wife Jennifer of Carrsville. Mack loved his grandbabies McKenzie, Hannah, Paul and Katie Perkins (Danielle) and Landon, Mason, and Bristol Bailey (Tracy) as well as his devoted home health nurse Angela Burris. The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to Hannah Emert, Tracy Kubinak and the entire ultrasound team at Sentara Obici Hospital for their care and compassion over the last several months. A funeral will be held at 1 PM Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Mr. Luke Hardison officiating. The burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday in the funeral home. Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Dec. 10, 2019. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mack-Bailey 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mack-bailey-obituary?pid194679428 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Charles Franklin Bailey, Sr., known as Mack, passed away on 9 December 2019 at the age of 75. A devoted husband and father, he was skilled in carpentry and cherished his family. He is remembered for his love of fishing, gardening, and cooking. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Mack Bailey's funeral services were held on 12 December 2019. He was buried at Southampton Memorial Park in Franklin, Virginia. ### The Edited Obituary **Mack Bailey** **29 December 1943 - 9 December 2019** Ivor - Charles Franklin Bailey, Sr. (also known as "Mack" or "Mackie"), 75, went to heaven on 9 December 2019. Mack was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was born 29 December 1943 in Lumberton, NC. During his life, he spent several years in Moyock, NC, and later Windsor, VA, until he settled in and made Southampton County his home for the last twenty years. Mack spent his life framing houses all over Virginia and North Carolina. He was very talented with his carpentry and the woodwork that he created and took great pride in his work. His greatest satisfaction came from providing for his family; seeing a smile on someone’s face when their home was complete; and the realization of "a job well done." Mack loved fishing, working in his garden, and cooking for his family. Left to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Joan O. Bailey. The love that they share forever is one that is like no other. Also left to cherish his memory are his four children: his son Charles F. Bailey, Jr. of Ivor, his daughters Lisa Brauswetter of Chesapeake and Danielle Jones and her husband Dennis of Ivor, and his son Tracy Bailey and his wife Jennifer of Carrsville. Mack loved his grandbabies McKenzie, Hannah, Paul, and Katie Perkins (Danielle) and Landon, Mason, and Bristol Bailey (Tracy), as well as his devoted home health nurse Angela Burris. The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to Hannah Emert, Tracy Kubinak, and the entire ultrasound team at Sentara Obici Hospital for their care and compassion over the last several months. A funeral will be held at 1 PM Thursday, 12 December 2019, in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Mr. Luke Hardison officiating. The burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday in the funeral home. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Charles Franklin Bailey, Sr. | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 75 years | | Birth | 29 December 1943; Lumberton, NC | | Death | 9 December 2019; Ivor, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Charles Franklin Bailey, Sr. | Decedent | Ivor, VA | | Joan O. Bailey | Spouse | Ivor, VA | | Charles F. Bailey, Jr. | Child | Ivor, VA | | Lisa Brauswetter | Child | Chesapeake, VA | | Danielle Jones | Child | Ivor, VA | | Tracy Bailey | Child | Carrsville, VA | | McKenzie Perkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Hannah Perkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Paul Perkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Katie Perkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Landon Bailey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Mason Bailey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bristol Bailey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Angela Burris | Other | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mack Bailey was born on 29 December 1943 in Lumberton, NC. 2. He spent several years in Moyock, NC, and later in Windsor, VA, before settling in Southampton County for the last twenty years. 3. Mack was skilled in carpentry and spent his life framing houses throughout Virginia and North Carolina. 4. He took great pride in his work and found satisfaction in providing for his family and completing projects. 5. Mack enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking for his family. 6. The family expressed heartfelt thanks to the healthcare team at Sentara Obici Hospital for their care and compassion over the last several months.