Michael Ashley Bailey

Michael Ashley Bailey, age 63, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away after a protracted illness on May 16, 2018. He was born in Raleigh, NC, to the late Sylvester and Elizabeth (Everette) Bailey. He first loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we are rejoicing that he is in heaven and is no longer suffering. His family was most important to him, especially his beloved wife, Barbara, his daughter Michelle and her sweet little girls, as well as, Barbara’s children and numerous grandchildren. He was at peace and most relaxed when playing golf, fishing, boating, or spending time with family and friends at his beloved Mariner’s Point. Michael graduated from Millbrook High School where he was a member of the golf team. He received an Associates Degree from Louisburg College where he attended on a golf scholarship. He had a long career working in the food warehousing/distribution industry eventually starting his own company, Express Foods Groups and Raleigh Cold Storage. He was so grateful for the numerous friends and employees who have supported him through the years. Michael is survived by his wife Barbara Spangler Bailey; daughter, Michelle Bailey Lyerly (Chris) of Newland, NC; step-daughters, Angela Spangler Cummings (Mike) of Wake Forest, NC; and Michele Spangler Lineback of Wake Forest, NC; step-son, Scott Spangler (Kathy) of Wake Forest, NC; former daughter-in-law, Carol Spangler of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Daisy Lyerly, June Lyerly, and Wren Lyerly all of Newland, NC; Nick Cummings of Richmond, VA; Justin Shover (Chelsea) of Wake Forest, NC; Kelly Cummings Guzouskis (Ryan) of Youngsville, NC; Graham Shover and Tucker Cummings (Carley) both of Raleigh, NC; Braden Shover of Wake Forest, NC; Victoria Spangler and Gabeigh Spangler of Raleigh, NC; Averie Lineback, Cameron Lineback and Sabrynn Lineback all of Wake Forest, NC. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Benjamin Cummings. The family wishes to thank caregivers Lottie Harris, Shirley Harris, Edona Memini and Sharon Carter for their tireless devotion to Mike’s every need in his last many months. The family would also like to thank Transitions Hospice and specifically, social worker Jacque, nurses Joan and Kelly, for their loving, dedicated care. They were our families’ confidants and encouragers and we will be eternally grateful. Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Bayleaf Baptist Church, 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. A celebration of life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Bayleaf Baptist Church followed by a graveside service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to send donations in Mike Bailey’s memory to the Camel Club of Raleigh, PO Box 58796, Raleigh, NC 27658 or to Transitions Hospice, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607

Michael Ashley Bailey

July 27, 1954 - May 16, 2018