Nelson Edward “Eddie” Bailey
Nelson Edward “Eddie” Bailey
Age 34 of Cox’s Mills, WV departed this life suddenly at 9:29 PM Wednesday June 20, 2012 on Sangtown Road (Ritchie County)as a result of an ATV accident.
He was born on February 15, 1978 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, son of Carlous B. and Priscilla Davidson Bailey.
Eddie was a graduate of Gilmer County High School class of 1997. He worked at FCI Gilmer as a Guard and enjoyed hunting with a special interest in rabbit hunting. He was a member of the Mountain State Beagle Association, Fraternal Order of Police, National Rifle Association, 4H All Star, FFA.
He was a Protestant by faith.
Eddie was a wonderful father, son, brother, partner and friend. He was loved and adored by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by numerous cousins and friends.
Along with his parents, Eddie is survived by (fiancée) Heather McCown and their 2 sons Hunter and Paden of Cox’s Mills, West Virginia.
Also surviving are; (3 brothers) “Little” Carlous Bailey and wife Hope of Cox’s Mills; Roger Osborne and wife Annette of Charleston, West Virginia; and Bruce Osborne and wife Tressie of Brunswick, Ohio.
He is survived by 3 nephews and 2 nieces; Shane Moyers, and wife Tracy of Wilsie, West Virginia; Tyler Moyers, wife Brandy and son Daniel of Cox’s Mill, WV; Daniel Adams and wife Erin of Troy, West Virginia; Jessica Goodrich, husband Steve and son Trayton of Normantown, West Virginia; and Aunna Osborne of Charleston, WV.
Also surviving is Paternal Grandfather Chester Bailey of Cox’s Mills.
He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandmother Athilene Bailey, Maternal Grandfather Kenneth Davidson, and Maternal Grandparents Gladys and Roger Sutphin.
Funeral Services will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. Glenville West Virginia, at 1:00 PM, Sunday June 24, 2012 with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating.
Burial will follow in the Horn Creek Cemetery, Cox’s Mills WV.
Friends may call 4:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at the mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary is assisting the family of Nelson E. “Eddie” Bailey with arrangements.
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