Billy Wayne Bailey

Billy Wayne Bailey
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 4, 1991 – December 1, 2008
Preceded byJuliet Walker Rundle
Succeeded byRichard Browning
Personal details
Born
William Wayne Bailey Jr.

(1957-06-07)June 7, 1957
Bluefield, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 14, 2023(2023-05-14) (aged 65)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Barbara Jo Thomas
Allison N. Hughart
ResidenceCulloden, West Virginia
Occupationbusinessman, cattle farmer, salesman
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceWest Virginia National Guard

William Wayne Bailey Jr. (June 7, 1957 – May 14, 2023) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 9th district from his appointment in January 1991 until leaving office in 2009. He later served as the Deputy Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance.

Bailey decided to not seek re-election to the WV Senate in 2008 and instead ran an unsuccessful primary campaign for the WV Secretary of State. He resided in Cabell County.[citation needed]

Bailey died on May 14, 2023, at the age of 65.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Former WV State Senator has passed away". Lootpress. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. ^ "William Wayne Bailey Jr". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved May 17, 2023.