Kermit Ray Bailey

Kermit Ray Bailey, 66 of Mt. Airy, NC., formerly of Mohawk, departed this life Friday, September 11, 2020 from Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC.

Born on June 25, 1954 at Iaeger, WV, he was the son of the late Craig and Judy (Cline) Bailey.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife: Tammy (Lowe) Bailey; sister: Linda Dotson; brother: William “Super’ Bailey.

Kermit was a mechanic, who enjoyed working in the trucking business when he was able to do so.  He attended the Anchored in Jesus Church in North Carolina.

Those left to love and cherish his memory and to mourn his loss are his brother: George “Toe Joe” (Sandra) Bailey of Mohawk; sisters: Cathy (Bailey) Zimmer, who was his caregiver and with whom he made his home in Mt. Airy, NC., Wanda (Ronald) Conner of Ikes Fork, and Denita (Shannon) Bailey of Mohawk; special nephews: Shea and Sage Bailey of Mohawk.  He also leaves behind a host of other dear relatives and friends.

Friends may gather with the family Monday, September 14, 2020 after 6:00 pm at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, where funeral services will commence on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Willie Coleman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery at Mohawk, WV.

Kermit will be carried to his resting place by his family and friends.

He may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

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