Bobby Geraud Bailey was born December 22, 1951, in Enfield, North Carolina to Polisha and Effie Hendricks Bailey. On July 2, 2008 he stepped into the realms of paradise at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
He was educated at Inborden Elementary and Enfield High School. He was skilled as a mechanic, welder, farmer, buisnessman, and trucker. He loved CB's, racecar driving, fishing, western movies, and sports. He especially loved blues music and playing the guitar. Bobby loved life, people, and always had a sense of humor.
In 1972 he was married to Velma Garrett.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His former wife Velma Garrett Bailey Hill of Charlotte, NC.
Marcus (Pamela) Bailey of Macclesfield, NC.
Petrina (Steve) Payne of Rocky Mount, NC
Quinn (Alexis) Bailey of Rocky Mount, NC and Derrick Bailey Of Enfield, NC.
He has a number of grandchildren.
Two brothers: Paul Bailey of Newport News, VA and Issac Bailey of New York.
A sister:Mary Ellis Staton of Rocky Mount, NC.
A mother-in-law: Lula Mae Wilkins of Enfield, NC.
A sister-in-law:Shirley Bartley of Rocky Mount, NC.
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law: Elton Leon Wilkins of Enfield, NC
He also leaves behind a number of other relatives and friends.