Kermit Dwayne Bailey, Sr., age 78 of Rock, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Kermit Bailey, Jr. and Christine Bailey.

Born September 5, 1948 in Dott, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Alton Bailey & Clara Ethel Agee Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his wife Linda Sue Adams Bailey; brothers Melvin “Sonny” Bailey, Benny Bailey, Bobby Bailey and sister Wanda (Joe) Stevenson.

Kermit was a retired coal miner with 32 years of service and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.

He is survived by his

Children – Kermit Dwayne (Christine) Bailey, Jr. – Pulaski, Libby (Paul) Sutherland – North Wilkesboro, NC, David Adam (Jennifer) Bailey – Princeton, WV

Grandchildren – Nathan (Lexi) Bailey, Nick Bailey, Grace Anne Bailey, Audrey Sutherland (Griffin) Whitley, Douglas Sutherland, Jackson Coal Sutherland, Colin Bailey, Conner Bailey

Great Grandson – Carter James Bailey

Siblings – Karen Hartwell – Rock, WV, James “Doug” (Debbie) Bailey – Pipestem, WV

Several nieces, nephews

Special Friend – Jack Parsons

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM – Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Camp Creek West Virginia State Park at the 2nd shelter on Mash Fork area.

The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice caregivers for their loving care.

To sign Kermit’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com – Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.