Rev. Philip Lee Bailey

Date of Death: December 7, 2022

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Wednesday 12/14, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Wednesday 12/14, 10:00 am

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Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, MD

Rev. Philip L. Bailey went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Hilltop House in Winchester, VA.
Born on November 22, 1925, in Lochgelly, WV, Philip was the son of the late Lemon Elbert and Evelyn Pearl Shepherd Bailey. Phil was a WWII veteran, having served in the US Army in Czechoslovakia and Austria with the 26th Division. He was a graduate of Towson State University, MD, and of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
Philip began his journey preaching God’s word at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Worthington, IN. He later pastored in Aberdeen, MD. In 1977 he was called as Executive Assistant to the Director of the Maryland Bible Society. He later became the Associate Director for the society in Baltimore, MD. Upon retiring in 1989, he and his wife Nelma, became residents of Ft. Loudon, PA. Philip volunteered as a coordinator for the Mt. View School for the Bible release program for several years, and attended the Ft. Loudon United Methodist Church.
Philip loved teaching the word of the Lord and gospel music. He was a member of the Ft. Loudon Methodist choir, and had a great love of people and animals, and was happiest when surrounded by them.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nelma Jean Coberly Bailey; brothers Charles, Dennis and William; sisters Margaret Bailey Swanigan and Norma Bailey Burke.
He is survived by two brothers, Roy Bailey of Falls Church, VA and Roland Bailey of Woodbridge, VA; sister, Gloria Flanders of Stephens City, VA and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9am with a service to follow at 10am at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, MD.
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Wednesday 12/14, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Wednesday 12/14, 10:00 am

Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, MD

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Linda and I, as well as our son and daughter, were sad to hear of Phil's passing. Linda and I knew Phil and Nelma Jean for almost 60 years and they became a part of our family. They were known to our kids as aunt and uncle. We first met them in Maryland but also knew them in Indiana where Phil was the pastor of a small church. We would visit with each other wherever we lived in the country and Phil and Nelma Jean even drove to, and participated in, our wedding in Oklahoma over 56 years ago. We were all fortunate to have Phil and Nelma Jean as our Christian friends and they will be in our memories forever. .

Uncle Phil and Nelma touched many with their love along life's path. They both loved God and loved their family dearly. I will miss our telephone visits and listening to his words of encouragement and wisdom. He always sang God's praises and now he is with Jesus singing with the heavenly choir. God bless the life of Phil Bailey, I am proud to be called a Nephew. Darrell Swanigan

My deepest condolences. Phil was a very dear friend, neighbor and an all out beautiful soul. We all miss him and Dodger dearly. He lived a life filled with so many wonderful memories and adventures.

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