Eddie Bailey

January 10, 1976 - July 21, 2012

Peyton Edward "Eddie" Bailey, 36, of Stephenson passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Born January 10, 1976 at Mullens, he was the son of Franklin Bailey of Basin and Grace (Cecil) Bailey of Stephenson. Eddie was a 15 year employee of Wal-Mart, being last employed by the Beckley Wal-Mart in the maintenance department. In his leisure he enjoyed playing Play Station games and spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Peyton and Freda Bailey; his maternal grandparents, Edward and Macie Cecil; and one brother, Scott Bailey. Those left to cherish his memory include his fiancée, Debbie Cecil of Stephenson; his mother, Grace (Cecil) Bailey of Stephenson; his father, Franklin Bailey of Basin; one step-daughter, Crystal Cecil; one step-son, Brian Cecil; and a special joy he enjoyed spending time with, a grandson, Brian Edward Cecil; a sister, April Stover and her husband, Michael, and their son, Austin, of Mullens; a brother, Jeremy Bailey and his wife, Melanie, and their daughter, Abby, of Crab Orchard; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Mickey Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.