J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bailey, Wilson L.

Friday, March 02, 2007

Wilson Lee Bailey, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, March 2, 2007 at home with his wife of 64 years, Rosa, at his side. A life long resident of Chesterfield County, Wilson was an active member of Chester Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for many years. His career in the automobile business included employment at Beck Motor Company, Petersburg Ford, Quality Lincoln Mercury and Bennett Ford. He is survived by his wife Rosa Finch Bailey; daughter and son-in law Susan and Keith Phillips; one son Wade and grandchildren Stephen, Carrie, Jeffrey, and Len Phillips. The family will receive friends today from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home, 3050 West Hundred Road, Chester, Va. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, March 5, 2007 in the Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 West Hundred Road, Chester, Va. 23831 with Reverend Lawrence Chapin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Shepherd’s Center, 3424 West Hundred Road, Chester, Va. 23831 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

To Wade, & Family
As long as the memories are alive within, our loved one will always live on in our hearts. I have heard what a wonderful family you are thru Wade, and I know the love you have for each other will see you thru this difficult time.
Paula Garrett

Posted by: Paula Garrett at March 5, 2007 09:20 AM

To Wade & Family
I wish you faith and strength in this difficult time. As long as the memories live within, your loved one is never gone. May Wilson rest in peace in the house of his lord.
Paula Garrett

Posted by: Paula Garrett at March 5, 2007 08:51 AM

Dear Rosie, Wade and Susan,
With sadness in our hearts, we would like to offer you our condolences for the loss of Wilson. We still can see him through the window walking on the street with his buddy moving faster than his feet. He surely will be missed.

Lester and Verena Goins

Posted by: Lester and Verena Goins at March 4, 2007 07:41 AM