Obituary of Thomas Russell Bailey

Thomas Russell Bailey, born November 10, 1933, in Woodland, AL, to the late James Audrey Bailey and Virginia Nancy Messer Bailey, passed away October 23, 2024 at the age of 90.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Virginia Bell Lonneberg Bailey; sons, Rodney Joe Bailey and James Paul Bailey; grandson, Jarrod Nathan Bailey; great-grandson, Brady Beau Milam; brothers, James Ray, Carey Joe, and Jackie Blake Bailey; and sister, Joyce B. Harp.

Mr. Bailey is survived by his son, Thomas Russell Bailey, Jr. (Donna) of Hope Hull, AL; his daughter, Devona Faust (Terry) of Wetumpka, AL; grandchildren, Bo Milam, Tara K. Day (Chris), Kevin Milam (Denise), and Janet Bailey; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Jonathan Bailey, Colt Milam, Leo Wilkerson, and Amos Milam; and a host of loved relatives.

Mr. Bailey served in the U.S. Air Force for ten years, then owned and operated Bailey’s Barber Shop in Wetumpka, AL, for 61 years.  He was a member of the Georgia Road Church of Christ of Wetumpka, AL.

We wish to thank the wonderful staff at Bill Nichols VA Nursing Home for their loving care.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to BN VA Nursing Home at 1784 Elkahatchee Road, Alexander City, Alabama 35010  in memory of Thomas Russell Bailey.

Arrangements to be made at a later date

Online condolences may be expressed at www.benefieldfhwedowee.com.