Benjamin Howard Bailey

Benjamin Howard Bailey, 88, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Eason Bailey and Georgia May Brett Bailey and his loving wife of 69 years, Jacqueline Kerr Bailey; grandson, Randy Bailey. He is survived by his sons, Reid Bailey (Ruth), Howard Bailey, Bill Bailey (Pam), Mark Bailey (Laurie), Dwayne Bailey (Michelle); grandchildren, Tara, Rhonda, Chad, Mandy, Mallory, Brandon, Cassidy; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Larry C. Bailey; sister, Estelle Sutton; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. A special thanks goes to Mr. Bailey’s caregiver, Amy Johnson. Mr. Bailey loved classic country music, bowling, pro wrestling, crabbing, and the Washington Redskins. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The family will receive friends from 3pm to 5pm on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the funeral home with interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com