Charles Milton Bailey Jr.

Charles Milton Bailey Jr., 88, of Huntington, WV, boarded the Old Ship of Zion, Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was a lifelong gospel bass singer and also director of Kellogg Holiness Church Choir. He worked 34 years at Houdaille Industries and 19 years at Collins Career Center. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Betty Hager Bailey. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles David Bailey; his parents, Charlie and Emma Bailey; twin grandsons, Matthew and David Bailey. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah (Dr. Craig) Spicer; grandchildren, Cynthia (Ryan) Cassell, Christie (Dannie) Crum, Jared (fianc, Banks Summers) Spicer, Chase Spicer; great grandchildren, Seth Steele (fianc, Juliana McComas), Brock Crum, Haley Crum, Lynndsey Cassell and Mckenzie Cassell. Also surviving are his sister, Maxine (Rev. Charles) Childers; brother, Carlton (Juanita) Bailey; sister-in-law, Mary (Sam) Preston; nieces, Becky (John) Napier, Polly (Randy) Henry, Brenda (Gary) Black, Pat Young, Sharon (Roger) Booth, Trina (Bobby) Young. Diana Lewis, Shari (Bill) Pfeifer, Alyce (Dale) Wallace, Barbara Childers; nephews, Carl (Cindy Yeager) Bailey Jr., Charles Brady, Matt (Bambi) Preston, Michael (Jean) Preston, Todd (Alisha) Newman and also his wonderful and loving church family. Visitation will be at Reger Funeral Home on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 3-5 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at Kellogg Holiness Church of God on Monday July 31, 2017 at 1 pm by Rev Roger Mooney and Rev. Paul Hagen. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or donation for World For Christ Missions, his favorite charity. World for Christ Missions, P.O. Box 132 Wheelersburg, Oh 45694. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.