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Robert Bailey Obituary

Robert Thomas Bailey, Sr. N. CHARLESTON - Robert (Bob) Thomas Bailey, Sr., 98, of The Elms, North Charleston, SC, devoted husband of his wife, Lessie Rhoad Bailey, died Thursday, December 17, 2015. Robert was born in Bluefield, Virginia on May 10, 1917, to the late Ada Griffith Bailey and Gratton Mustard Bailey. He attended one year at Bluefield Junior College before entering the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1935. Robert graduated in June 1939 from USNA, but was unable to be commissioned as a naval officer due to a serious surgery at John Hopkins Hospital in the spring of his senior year. This led him to a career as a Federal employee in the Naval Shipyard in Charleston, SC. It was here he met Lessie E. Rhoad, a chemist. They were married in 1943 at Ghents Branch Baptist Church near Denmark, SC. Robert retired from the Naval Shipyard after forty years of service in July 1975. Next Robert worked for the State of SC at Trident Technical College as a coordinator of adult training for local industries. He was an active member of the North Charleston Rotary Club for seventeen years, during which he received numerous perfect attendance awards and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Robert was a faithful member of North Charleston United Methodist Church for over 60 years, where he was one of the groundbreakers for its current location. He served on various committees and boards and was an usher and Sunday School teacher, as well as an outreach to the community. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of seventy-two years, Lessie Rhoad Bailey; his daughter, Mary Shannon Bailey Marino (Lawrence) of Goose Creek, SC; his son, Dr. Robert Thomas Bailey, Jr. (Johanna) of Fountain Hills, Arizona; and grandson, Phillip Bailey Marino (Alexandra) of Moncks Corner, SC. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lynette Rhoad of Orangeburg, SC and Virginia Bailey of Staunton, Virginia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Bailey Bennett and his brothers, Edward N. Bailey and Ralph S. Bailey. The funeral service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. The family will receive visitors from 1pm until 2pm prior to the service. Burial to follow. A special thank you should be given to Bob's caregivers and to all the faithful and compassionate nurses and aids at Life Care of Charleston. The family would also like to thank all caregivers from Hospice of Charleston for their exceptional service and care. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 E. Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bailey

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23 Entries

September 29, 2016

Not been even one year and think about you daily. Singing Bryn Terfel's and the mormon tabernacle choir rendition of Shenandoah in honor of you to a large group of Doctors in Scottsdale, AZ next week. I think the song with inspire them just as your life, fatherhood and friendship has so continued to inspire me. Your son, Robert

Harold Rickard

March 9, 2016

We are sorry to learn of the passing of your parents, but you should be consoled that they have accepted the Lord as their savior and therefore have joined the heavenly host as adopted members of God's family and
you shall join them when your turn comes to leave this world.

Harold and Angela Rickard

Robert Bailey

January 7, 2016

Bob Bailey, my Dad, touched thousands of lives for good.

Steve

December 28, 2015

To the Bailey Family,
Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us, they live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. My deepest condolences.

Dusty and Nancy Rhoad

December 22, 2015

Dusty and I are very sorry for your loss. Bob was always so kind and pleasant to be with. The pictures are wonderful and bring back so many memories. We deeply regret not being able to attend the funeral and being with the family. Please know that we care deeply for Lessie, and hope she is able to be at peace with Bob's passing. With Love, Dusty and Nancy

Pamela Small

December 21, 2015

I only new Mr. Bailey in the last few years of his life, but I so enjoyed times with him discussing Fox News, his favorite books, or the beauty of the day. He always was so polite with a welcoming smile - a true gentleman. What a rich and gracious life! May he be blessed into the Beloved's with "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!" May his family be comforted and blessed by the legacy he has left behind as he leaves this life for the next.

Tolbert

December 21, 2015

My condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

Charles Grooms

December 20, 2015

I would have the entire Bailey family know that I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bailey He was a dear, dear man who was loved by all who knew him and he will be truly missed. I know that although it is difficult today to see beyond the heartache . May looking back at all the wonderful memories and the good times will bring comfort to you in the days to come. And remember our heavenly Father understands the way you feel about your loss and He is always there. He loves you and He cares. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 20, 2015

You are a great father and friend and I miss you greatly, but I rejoice that you are home...your eternal home where Jesus is and you have that brilliant mind back and you health and vitality and a new body without aging or pain. You loved the Lord and trusted in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross to forgive you of all your sins and received you with great joy into Heaven, our eternal home. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints" Psalm 116:15 Love you forever, your son, Robert