Walter Lee Bailey
October 5, 1939 ~ December 28, 2020
Walter Lee Bailey, of Weirton, passed away, Monday, December 28, 2020, as an in-patient at the Weirton Medical Center; he was 81 years old.
He was born October 5, 1939, in Tyler County WV.; he was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Edna Sellers Bailey, his wife Donna Amelia Manard Bailey, brother Eli (Bud) Bailey, sisters Nellie ( Sally) Spencer, Stella Mae Thomas and son-in-law, Edward Bilderback.
Walter had worked for the city of Weirton as a Mechanic, retiring after 20 years of service. He loved the outdoors, and all that nature had to offer. Spending his day's hunting, fishing, and camping all over the tri-state area. He also enjoyed traveling, making several trips with his family throughout his life to Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee, but most recently, his family had made lasting memories through their outdoor adventures at Tappan Lake. A follower of God's word, Walter nourished his faith at the Voice of Pentecost Church in Weirton.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Patricia Builderback of Colliers, sisters Edna Leasure of Weirton, Hazel McHale fo Palm Coast FL., and Mary Suter of Middlebourne WV.
Visitation will be 9 AM until the 10 AM service Thursday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Rev. Rob Holley will officiate.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
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So sorry
To a good brother…so sorry Patricia for your lose…I know you will miss him very much as will his remaining family members but we also know he is in a better place now…home with his sisters , mother and brother. We will be there in spirit. Love always from Toots, Hazel and Mary.
I’m so sorry for Your Patricia. My Thoughts and Prayers are with You. You were an amazing Daughter to Uncle Jack. You took very good care of him. We Love You and we are here for You.
Our deepest, heartfelt condolences
So so sorry, Patty! We have shared many things these past 23.5 years…but the hardest rhing we have shared is losing a parent on the same day and in the same hospital. I love you, and loved your dad also! God bless you today especially!
Patty, our thoughts and prayers are with you ,your friends from Carolyns Florist Carolyn and Mel
Walt was amazing man we really enjoy his company and conversation at State line Restaurant Im gonna miss him. We love you Walt. From Harold and Louise Bittinger (Fred ) from State Line