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Gregory C (Beetle) Bailey
September 26th, 1948 - May 28th, 2024
September 26th, 1948 - May 28th, 2024
Born September 26th, 1948 in Barnsville, Ohio to George and Winsome Bailey, passed away on May 28th, 2024 peacefully at home.
Throughout his years, he achieved many accomplishments. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1966. He served as a Sergeant in the USAF from 1970 to 1974. He was as an outstanding fire fighter for the Parkersburg Fire Department for 26 years. Then went on to fire investigation for another 26 years. Among his achievements and accomplishments, his biggest one of all was his family and wife, Barbara Taylor McFillen. They married on September 1st, 1972 and went on to have 2 sons, Robert and Jason Bailey. Anyone who knew Greg knew he worshipped the ground she walked on. Now he is at peace with her.
He is survived by his Father George Pete Bailey of Parkersburg, WV. Brother Jonathan Bailey of Parkersburg, WV. Sons Jason Bailey of Parkersburg, WV. Robert Bailey, his children with Rachele— Isabella Bailey, Taylor Bailey and Colby Bailey of Sachse, TX. and Amber (Hunter) Cline of Parkersburg, WV.
Nephews Derek Bailey of Parkersburg WV, Jordan (Sarah) Bailey, and their children— Christian, Nicholas, Peter, Augustine, Betty, Rose, and Billie of Parkersburg WV.
He is Proceeded in death by his loving wife Barbara Bailey and wonderful mother Winnie Bailey.
A Celebration of life will be at a later date and will be posted on Facebook. His ashes will be spread at his favorite vacation spot, Mohican State Park with family.
Contributions in Greg (Beetle) Bailey’s memory can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org) or your local Alzheimer’s Chapter.
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Jamie Metz
Pete, RG and Jason, my sincere condolences on your loss. I have many fond memories and was certainly blessed to have lived beside Barb and Greg many years ago.
Amanda (Modie) Wilson
I will always have fond memories of time spent at Greg and Barb’s home on Liberty Ave. As a young girl, growing up, visiting while home from college or in town for a few days, seeing any of the Bailey’s always brought a smile to my face and warmed my heart. Greg would always refer to me as “Miss” and I would laugh, as we both knew why. I loved his “what you see is what you get” no sugar coating approach to life, you always knew where you stood and what he thought. Outside of that rough exterior, he was genuinely loving to his core and will be missed.
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