Fenton Lee Bailey, Sr.
October 12, 1934 ~ April 16, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Fenton Lee Bailey, Sr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Born in Wakefield, VA on October 12, 1934, he was the son of the late Kenneth Edward Bailey, Jr. and Mary Estelle Joyner Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Fenton Lee Bailey, Jr.; step-daughter, Terry White Rose; brothers, Peter Bailey, Stanley Bailey; and sister, Bernice Puryear.
Fenton worked as a manager for Moore's Building Supply and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He was also a partner with Bailey Moorefield Builders for 17 years. Fenton was a longtime member of Englewood Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. He was a volunteer with Nash General Hospital until his health declined. Fenton will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Fenton leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 46 years, Rose E. Bailey; daughters, June Bailey Stewart and husband, Dick, Terri Bailey Baker, and Sharon Bailey Beale and husband, Clayton; step-daughters, Donna "Dominique" Alsfer and Christy White; step-sons, Dr. Richard Kent White, and C. Thomas White and wife, Aurora. He is also survived by four grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; sister, Eunice Epps; and special caregivers, Linda Neville, Regina Jordan.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 6/13, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 6/13, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Rose, June, Terri, and Sharon, I loved your dad. He reminded me of my dad. I enjoyed spending time with him and hearing his stories about the family. He will be missed.
A kind and generous man who will be remembered often and with great affection by our family. Until we meet in Heaven…
RIP Uncle Fenton, no more pain, falls or confusion. Give everyone a big hug when you see them. Love you
Rose and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Rose and family, Fenton was my deceased husband’s age and 1st cousin. My deepest sympathy and prayers go with you as you mourn his passing. I remember him fondly and always thought a lot of him and his family. There will be some wonderful moments in heaven tonight when he, Bernice and his Mom and Dad get together. God bless.
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