Virgil Leo Bailey
November 17, 1942 - March 16, 2017
Kingsport, Tennessee Virgil Leo Bailey went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16th 2017. Virgil was born in Blackwood, VA on November 17, 1942. Virgil graduated from Appalachia High School and followed that with 2 years at Mountain Empire Community College. He then became a devoted patriot of the United States Air Force. Virgil also retired from AT&T after 26 years. Virgil was a committed father of 3 children and husband for 44 years of marriage. Virgil was a die hard Bulldog and filmed for the football team for 20 years. Virgil was preceded by his wife Geneva Bailey, his mother Lela Gilliam and father Elmer Bailey, as well as 1 brother and 4 sisters. Virgil is survived by his three children and their spouses, Chad & Christy Bailey, Tracie & Jeff Cates and Nakita Bailey & her fiancé David Woods. He also has 2 grandsons, Tannor and Ethan Cates as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday March 19, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. Military Rites will follow.
Kingsport, Tennessee Virgil Leo Bailey went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16th 2017. Virgil was born in Blackwood, VA on November 17, 1942. Virgil graduated from Appalachia High School and followed that with 2 years at Mountain Empire... View Obituary & Service Information