Robert Bailey

Robert Earle Bailey, 66, of Richmond, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. He was the son of Margaret Irene Hoops and the late Everett Earle Bailey. Robert was a noted author, and his first novel, PRIVATE HEAT, an action - packed private eye thriller, won the Josiah W. Bancroft Award at the Florida First Coast Writer's Festival and was a finalist for the 2003 Shamus Award, given by the Private Eye Writers of America. His second novel, DYING EMBERS, was a finalist for the Great Lakes Book Award. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and award winning combat pistol shot, who retired as a reservist from the Army as a field-grade officer. Survivors include his wife, Linda Lyons-Bailey; three sons, Sean P. Bailey of Michigan, Eric E. Bailey of Chester, and Adam R. Bailey of Fredericksburg; sister, Mary Sue Bailey of Michigan; and four grandchildren. Interment will be held at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cullather Brain Tumor Quality Life Center, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 108, Richmond, Virginia 23226. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.