Major Lee Bailey, 76, of Rockhouse, WV left this earth on May 23rd, 2026 peacefully at Bowers Hospice House. He’s preceded in death with his wife, Carla Ramsey Bailey, of 55 years. He was a retired coal miner. He loved his family and enjoyed being outdoors. He had recently found a love for squirrel hunting with his son in law Robert Walls, great grandkids, and friends. He was born on November 22nd, 1949 in Baileysville, WV a son of the late Oley and Ruby Paynter Bailey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved sister, Linda Bailey Clark, and beloved brothers, Delmer and Simon Bailey. Survivors include children, Tammy (Brian) Hall of Thomasville, NC, Donna (Rob) Walls of Rockhouse, and Major Bailey, Jr. of Rockhouse, and his beloved dog Echo, sister Debbie (Tennis) Stone of Beckley, WV, Calvin (Connie) Bailey of Pineville, WV, and Ed Bailey of Rhode Island. Beloved Paw/Pappy to: Adrianna “Pookie” Harper, RJ Walls, Chloe Walls, Dylan Hall, Brie Walls, Logan Walls, Sadie Walls, Skylr Walls, and Hunter White. Great grandchildren; Haven Harper, Ryder Harper, Aria Harper, and Reed White. In addition to family, he had many cherished cousins. He had some special friends; Roger Helmandollar, Milford Lester, Steve Kennedy, Dennis Lester, and Stanley Woolum. Funeral Service will be held at 7 PM on Monday June 1st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Wayne Bailey officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5 PM until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.