Jack Bailey

August 9, 1932 - January 7, 2022

LASHMEET – Oscar Jack Bailey, 89, of Lashmeet, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Born August 9, 1932 in Beartown, he was the son of the late Oley Bailey and Myrtle Short Bailey. Jack was a veteran of the US Army, having served from 1952-1954. After serving his country, he spent most of his career working for Consolidation Coal. He was a faithful member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Princeton and loved his Lord and Savior. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Ronda Bailey Lilly; and brother, Wayne Bailey. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Merry Georgia Bailey; daughters, Sue Skaggs and husband Donald and Tonya Bailey; son-in-law, Kolan Lilly; and loving grandchildren, Kolan Vance Lilly and Anna Grace Lilly. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Maranatha Baptist Church in Princeton with Pastor J.P. Mays, Pastor Mike Whisman and Pastor Bill Deskins officiating. A private interment will take place on Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Maranatha Baptist Church, 314 Oakvale Road, Princeton, WV 24740. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. until service hour at Maranatha Baptist Church in Princeton. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mr. Bailey, or share condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.