Visitation: 6:00 – 7:30pm, Monday, January 15, 2018
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home
Graveside Service: 2:00pm, Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Location: Cool Springs Chrisitan Church Cemetery
John Elwood Bailey passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, with his beautiful wife of 58 years, Carolyn by his side. He was born in Nottoway County, VA, on January 31, 1940 to Vernie and Eleanor Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers, Joey and Jerry Bailey. He was the best husband, brother, dad, papa, and pappy ever. He retired from Old Dominion Insulation. He loved fishing and gardening especially after retiring. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and cheering for Jeff Gordon.
Elwood is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; his three daughters, Tammy Fargis, Renee Strickland (Jeff), and Angela Heist (Merf). Also, brother, James Bailey (Kay); sister, Sue Conner; four grandchildren that made his world even brighter, Jennifer Williams (Kyle), Tiffany Martinez (Rich), Bailey Scott Strickland and Murphy Kalyn Heist; and his great granddaughter, Cali J. Martinez, who brought him immense joy over the last 21 months; and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to his immediate family, he leaves behind his beloved friend, Joe Williams, and his best fishing buddy ever, Anthony “Buck” Morning.
We want to thank the devoted physicians and caregivers from Sentara Williamsburg Hospital and Hospice for the excellent care provided to Elwood and his family.
A Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:30pm on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Weymouth Funeral Home in Newport News, VA. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Cool Springs Christian Church in Keysville, VA. Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home.