Michael James Bailey's Obituary
Mr. Michael James "Mike" Bailey, 49, of 118 S. Rose Avenue, Kannapolis, died Monday, February 4, 2008, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast.
Born May 1, 1958 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late James Bailey, Jr. and Juanita Crain Bailey. He graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1976 and attended Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. He retired due to ill health in 1995 from Cabarrus County EMS, where he was a crew-chief paramedic. He worked for Cabarrus County for 18 years. His love and interest were fishing and motorcycle riding. He was a member of the Rowan County Hog Chapter.
Survivors include his wife, Lori Ritchie Bailey of the home; two sons, Chad Bailey and wife Jennifer of Conover, Taylor Bailey of Charlotte; a daughter, Madison Bailey of Charlotte; one stepson, Bruce Campbell of China Grove; and two sisters, Jamie Bailey Lear of Kannapolis and Denise Bailey Linder of China Grove.
The family will receive family and friends Wednesday, February 6, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to New Hearts, PO Box 3796, Gastonia, NC 28054.
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