Ralph Leslie Bailey 1919-2013 Obituary
Ralph Leslie Bailey, 93, a resident of Helvetia, passed from this life Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2013, at home. Ralph was born Sunday, October 5, 1919 in Czar, a son of the late Orel Leslie Bailey and Stacie Freda Koon Bailey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Lorraine Zirkle Bailey. Left to cherish his memory are six children: Jewel Jessmer and husband Ed of Alliance, OH, Sherrel Bailey and wife Charity, Darrell Bailey, all of Helvetia, Ranaee Janis and husband Rick, of Chapin, SC, Crystal Summers and husband, Scott, of Cartersville, GA, Anthony Bailey and fiancé April of Buckhannon, ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by two children, Terrance Bailey and Victoria Mills, and one sister, Velna Golden. Ralph attended the schools of Randolph County, and had worked as a logger for Dick Benson Logging. He enjoyed working on the farm, bird watching, the many animals around the farm, and gardening. He was a Protestant by faith and retired from his work in the ministry where he proudly shared God’s word. Although he was not affiliated with a specific church, during the 1950’s he would travel the countryside setting up his tent and ministering to all those in need of God’s healing word. Visitation will be held from the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 5 until 7PM. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11AM. The Reverend Randy Long will officiate and interment will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery at Helvetia.
Ralph Leslie Bailey 1919-2013 Obituary
