Ronald Eugene Bailey Sr.

Ronald Eugene Bailey Sr.

Ronald Eugene Bailey Sr., 86, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on June 28, 1939, to the late Robert Bailey and Florence Allen Bailey.

Known as a hard-working man, he retired after working many years as a welder. He embodied the values of dedication, strength, and perseverance through his actions each day. Mr. Bailey loved all of his family immensely, and he held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren. The pride he had for his family was undeniable, and his legacy will live on through all the lives he touched. All that had the privilege of knowing him are better because he was in their lives.

Ronald is preceded in death by his three brothers Charles (Chuck) Bailey, James (Jim) Bailey, and David Bailey. His sisters Judy Root and Donna Adams.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Stoke Bailey; four children, Ronald Eugene Bailey, Jr. (Rebecca), Lisa Eaton (Eugene), Jennifer Science, and Tiffanie Bailey; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Janet Waggoner and Rick Bailey (Kim); and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Leavitt Funeral Home Belpre. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.