Bailey, Kermit Dwayne

Kermit Dwayne Bailey, age 78 of Rock, West Virginia passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. 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 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.

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