Roy E. Bailey
Roy H. Bailey, 101, of Queenstown Road, Karns City, Perry Township, Armstrong County, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Friday at ACMH Hospital.
Mr. Bailey was born in New Athens, Clarion County, on April 4, 1913. He was the son of Henry B. and Bertha M. Everitt Bailey.
Mr. Bailey enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was employed as a coal miner for many years, and was a longtime member of the United Mine Workers Union. He was later employed by Koppers Co. in Petrolia, and retired in 1975.
He was married for 47 years to Gladys McCanna Bailey, who preceded him in death. He later married the former Mae Binkerd, and she preceded him in death after 27 years of marriage.
Four children survive, Clarence R. “Pete” Clark and his wife, Margaret, of Mercer, Kathleen E. Beilstein, Earl A. Bailey and his wife, Pam, and Eileen L. Easley, all of Karns City. Also surviving are a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, a great-granddaughter, two brothers and six sisters.
BAILEY — Friends of Roy E. Bailey, who died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, will be received at Hile Funeral Home of Karns City, 128 Main St., Karns City from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. A private graveside service will take place Monday at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.