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Dalma

Jerold ""D. J.""

Bailey

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January 22, 2016

Dalma Jerold "D.J." Bailey, 80, of 109 Cliffview Drive, passed away at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born February 18, 1935 at Waiteville, West Virginia, a son of the late Rhoda Bailey and Cordie Smith Bell Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Pamela; two step brothers, Corbitt Bell and Ira Bell; four half brothers , Averill "Buster" Bell, Roy Bell, Berlin Bell and Alvie Bell; four half sisters, Emma Hawse, Beulah Martin, Irma Broughman and Jean Miller. Mr. Bailey served with the United States Army stationed in Texas and Germany. He had retired as a mechanic from the former Hercules, Inc. after 31 years with the company. He attended Covington Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Fox Bailey of Covington; two sons, Michael Bailey and his wife Priscilla of Buchanan and Kevin Bailey of Harrisonburg; one daughter Tammy Stull and her Charles of Mt. Solon; one step-son, Michael Ewing and his wife Amber of Vinton; one half brother, Denny Bell of Clifton Forge; thirteen grandchildren, Vanessa Ritchie and her husband Adam; Corey Bailey. Linsey Bailey, Ben Bailey, Taylor Stallone ,Trevor Stallone, Ashely Antunez and her husband Adrian, Danielle Bailey, Brittany Bailey, Annabelle Ewing, Christopher Ewing and Abigail Ewing; five great grand-children, Malaina Ritchie, Kayla Ritchie, Colton Richie, Regan Bailey, Adrian Antunex, Jr. and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Allisa Hayslett and Kristen Taylor were two special ladies in his life. The funeral service will be held Thursday January 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Charlie Barton, Tommy Bostic, Paul Dameron, Michael Ewing, Brian Hayslett, Charles King, Ralph Peck, Adam Ritchie and Charles Stull. The family will receive their friends Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at the Arritt Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Mr. Bailey's name may be made to the Cancer Center Fund, First National Bank, 151 N. Court Ave., Covington, VA 24426 or to the Covington Bible Church, 2140 S. Carpenter Dr., Covington, VA 24426. Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Time: 1/23/16 07:00 pm - 1/23/16 08:30 pm Arritt Funeral Home Service Information Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016 Time: 1/23/16 02:00 pm Arritt Funeral Home Chapel Cemetery Information Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016 Alleghany Memorial Park
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ajb

Sep 26, 2023

I met him at walmart on saturday getting a job. i wish i got to know him more. very sweet person. rest in paradise DDM🩷

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Jerie ruley

Sep 26, 2023

Dontae was the greatest person I could’ve ever met in my life, I’m so glad I got to meet a person like him. He was like no other. He always told me he would be there for me even if he was dealing with struggles on his own. He always pushed me to do better. He wanted the absolute best for his friends and family. He seen nothing but good in anyone he met.

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Lily Shaw

Sep 25, 2023

Im so for yalls family’s loss, Donate was such a great young man he was always kind, sweet and respectful to other’s I only knew him from when we rode the bus together and even then he was always a joy to be around always encouraging me even in the smallest stuff he always saw good in people. His time really was taken to soon he definitely had a very bright future ahead of him he always was a great guy.

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Lily Shaw

Sep 25, 2023

Im so for yalls family’s loss, Donate was such a great young man he was always kind, sweet and respectful to other I only knew from when we rode the bus together and even then he was always a joy to be around always encouraging me even in the smallest stuff he always saw good in people. His time really was taken to soon he definitely had a a very bright future ahead of him he always was a great guy.

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Michelle Graham

Sep 25, 2023

Dontae was a sweet kid, a talented wrestler, and a joy to have in my World History II class. All who knew him will love and miss him dearly. Rest easy, Dontae.

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David price

Sep 25, 2023

Sorry for the families loss been praying for peace and comfort for the whole family

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Tabitha Wright

Sep 25, 2023

I didn't know you long, but long enough to know that you were always a positive, smiling person, and nothing kept you down. You sure did make my daughter, Maygen smile and fast became the center of her world. There is NO DOUBT in my mind that you are in Heaven now and will be watching over the ones you love❤️ I firmly believe that you somehow touched everyone you came in contact with in some special way. You will be forever in our hearts❤️

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David and lucinda and Judith brugh

Sep 25, 2023

Donatea was a very good person he would help anyone he would give his shirt off his back and the last dollar he sure will be gladly missed gone but not forgotten ri

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Camilla bruce

Sep 25, 2023

So sorry for your loss. He was a good kid.

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Donna Wilson

Sep 25, 2023

Such a sweet soul, sending prayers & big hugs

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Deacon Jimmie Lee Barber, Sr.

Sep 25, 2023

Our Lord God giveth and He taketh all His Children!

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Memee Twitty

Sep 24, 2023

Ohhh my friend Mrs Geraldine I’m definitely going to miss you. I will miss our talks every day. You lived your best life and now you with your family.

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