Billy Ray Bailey

Billy Ray Bailey, 93, of Beaver formerly of Pineville passed on Tuesday June 6, 2023.

Born October 13, 1929 in Baileysville, he was the son of the late Ray Bailey and Geneva Bailey Fralic. From an early age Billy Ray made his home with his grandparents John and Goldie Bailey. 

He graduated from Baileysville High School, Concord College and earned his master’s degree from Marshall University. He was a teacher, counselor and school administrator. He retired as Superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools. After his retirement from education, he became active in several businesses.

Billy Ray attended Beckley Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Pineville United Methodist Church. He was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of several other service organizations. He loved golfing, fishing in Canada and spending time in Key West.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Susan Hatfield Bailey and his brother, Eugene Bailey.

He is survived by his second wife, Joy Scott Bailey; two sons, John Bailey and wife, Karen and Dr. Glenn Bailey and wife, Vanessa; two stepsons, Todd Scott and Derek Scott; five grandchildren, Michelle Bailey McKinney and husband, Jay, Amanda Bailey Beacom and husband, Brandon, Ryan Bailey, Erin Bailey Steel and husband, Adam and Stephanie Bailey Whiteman and husband, Jeremy; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Marsha Bailey.

A memorial service will take place at 2:30, Sunday, June 11 at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service in Pineville, the Rev. Monte Mitchell will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 until the time of service.

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