Mr. Billy Burgen Bailey age 76

Mr. Billy Burgen Bailey age 76 of Baber Road Rutherfordton, NC went home to be with The Lord on Saturday August 9, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, NC he was a son of the late Ralph and Clara Summers Bailey, a former employee of Broyhill Furniture Company, member of Long Branch Road Baptist Church, Red Cross Volunteer, member of the American Legion and a veteran of the U.S. Army.Left to cherish his memory are his wife Carol Bailey of the home, one daughter Angie Miller and husband Robbie of Harris, NC; one brother Kenneth Bailey and wife Karen of the Shiloh community, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren as well as a number of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife Jeanette Bailey, one brother Bobby Bailey and two sisters – Burean Cole and Carolyn Hobson.

Funeral services were held at Long Branch Road Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Ruppe and Rev. Donald Crawford officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Long Branch Road Baptist Church.

Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the Bailey Family.