Robert Henry Bailey

Robert Henry Bailey, 57, of Valley Trails, Morganton, NC died unexpectedly Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Grace Hospital. He was born January 21, 1948 in Avery County, NC, and was the son of Virginia Hagga Bailey of Morganton, and the late James Clifton Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He was a former guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and was a member of the White House guard for the late President Eisenhour. Robert worked for the Charlotte Observer as a newspaper carrier.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Virginia Lee Fisher Bailey of the home; a son, James Carroll Bailey and his wife, Renee, of Morganton; grandchildren, Daniel Bailey and Hannah Bailey; sisters, Carolyn Johnson of Claremont, NC, Ethel McNeely and Alice Bollinger, both of Morganton; seven nieces and nephews; and eleven great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 10, 2006 from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Sossoman Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bailey Family, PO Box 238, Glen Alpine, NC 28628.