Raymond C Bailey

Raymond C. Bailey, 77, of Albany Township , died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in his residence .

Born in Greenwich Township , he was a son of the late William C. and Laila M. (Heinly) Bailey. He was Lutheran in faith. Mr. Bailey was a 1955 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. He was a career United States Air Force veteran serving in the Viet Nam War, retiring as a Staff Sergeant after 23 years of service. He then was employed as a welder by the former David Seem, Inc., Kutztown. He also was employed as a manager at the Bandit Truck Stop, New Smithville .

He is survived by Son, Thomas O. Bailey, Kempton, with whom he resided; Daughter, Linda M. (Bailey), wife of Leonard L. Green, Lehighton; Sisters, Rose M. (Bailey), widow of Ronald Greth, Kutztown, Debra A. (Bailey), wife of Robert Becker, Walnutport; Brothers, Sterling C., husband of Sandy Bailey, Lancaster, Dennis W., husband of Joanne Bailey and Randall A., husband of Donna Bailey, both of Kutztown; 2 Grandchildren, Scott L. Green and Dawn C. Pollitt; He was predeceased by a Sister, Evelyn M. Bailey; and a Brother, Richard L. "Bull" Bailey .

Funeral Services are Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:30 AM from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown , 19530 . Interment, with military honors provided by Ray A. Master Post 217, American Legion Honor Guard, Topton, and The United States Air Force, will follow in New Bethel Zion Cemetery, Kutztown (Grimville). Relatives and friends may call Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in the funeral home .

Flowers may be sent, or contributions may be made to Berks County Veteran Affairs, 726 Cherry Street, Reading, PA  19602, or The American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA  19605 . Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.