## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Lorenzo Bailey, 81, banker and former blacksmith, died on 16 January 1958 at his son's home in Windsor, Virginia. He was vice president of Farmers Bank Windsor and a former Standard Oil distributor. Bailey was a native of Isle of Wight County and a deacon at Windsor Christian Church. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Lorenzo Bailey were conducted at the residence on 18 January 1958 at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. W. A. Grissom, pastor of Windsor Christian Church. Burial took place in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk. ## Transcript Lorenzo (Bud) Bailey 1876–1958 Birth 11 November 1876 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia Death 16 January 1958 - Windsor, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA Blacksmith Who Became Banker Dies - Lorenzo Bailey, 81, Vice President of Windsor Institution WINDSOR - Lorenzo Bailey, 81, banker and former blacksmith, died Thursday 16 January 1958 at 10:45 a.m., at the home of his son, C. Fred Bailey, in Windsor, after a short illness. He was a son of Charles Washington and Mrs. Indiana Howell Bailey, of Isle of Wight County. He was a native of Isle of Wight. He was a member of the Windsor Christian Church, and a deacon of the church. He formerly was superintendent of the church Sunday school. He was vice president of the Farmers Bank Windsor. He was raised as the village blacksmith and manufactured wagons and farm equipment. In 1921, he became the distributor in Windsor for the Standard Oil Co. and in 1941 retired. However, he continued active in banking, retaining his vice presidency of the Farmers Bank. Besides his son, surviving are daughter, Mrs. Sidney Cobb Jr. of Windsor; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Roberts Sr. and Mrs. Opher B. Wilkinson, both of Windsor. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Saturday 18 January 1958 at 3:30 p.m. by the Rev. W. A. Grissom, pastor of Windsor Christian Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Lorenzo (Bud) Bailey | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 81 years | | Birth | 11 November 1876; Isle of Wight County, Virginia | | Death | 16 January 1958; Windsor, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------| | Lorenzo Bailey | Decedent | Windsor, Isle of Wight, Virginia | | Charles Washington Bailey | Father | Isle of Wight County | | Indiana Howell Bailey | Mother | Isle of Wight County | | C. Fred Bailey | Son | Windsor | | Mrs. Sidney Cobb Jr. | Daughter | Windsor | | Mrs. J. C. Roberts Sr. | Sister | Windsor | | Mrs. Opher B. Wilkinson | Sister | Windsor | ## Publication Details | Publication | Date | Page | |-----------------------|--------------------|------| | The Virginian-Pilot | 17 January 1958 | 46 | ## Other Relevant Information Lorenzo Bailey was known as "Bud". He served as vice president of Farmers Bank Windsor. He was a former blacksmith who manufactured wagons and farm equipment. In 1921, he became a distributor for Standard Oil Co. in Windsor and retired in 1941. Bailey was a deacon and former Sunday school superintendent at Windsor Christian Church. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Lorenzo Bailey, 81, banker and former blacksmith, died on 16 Jan 1958 at his son's home in Windsor, Virginia. He was vice president of Farmers Bank Windsor and a deacon at Windsor Christian Church. He retired from Standard Oil Co. in 1941 but remained active in banking. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Lorenzo Bailey were conducted at the residence on 18 Jan 1958 at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. W. A. Grissom, pastor of Windsor Christian Church. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk. ## Transcript Lorenzo (Bud) Bailey 11 November 1876 - 16 January 1958 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blacksmith Who Became Banker Dies Lorenzo Bailey, 81, Vice President of Windsor Institution WINDSOR - Lorenzo Bailey, 81, banker and former blacksmith, died Thursday 16 January 1958 at 10:45 a.m., at the home of his son, C. Fred Bailey, in Windsor, after a short illness. He was a son of Charles Washington and Mrs. Indiana Howell Bailey, of Isle of Wight County. He was a native of Isle of Wight. He was a member of the Windsor Christian Church, and a deacon of the church. He formerly was superintendent of the church Sunday school. He was vice president of the Farmers Bank Windsor. He was raised as the village blacksmith and manufactured wagons and farm equipment. In 1921, he became the distributor in Windsor for the Standard Oil Co. and in 1941 retired. However, he continued active in banking, retaining his vice presidency of the Farmers Bank. Besides his son, surviving are daughter, Mrs. Sidney Cobb Jr. of Windsor; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Roberts Sr. and Mrs. Opher B. Wilkinson, both of Windsor. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Saturday 18 January 1958 at 3:30 p.m. by the Rev. W. A. Grissom, pastor of Windsor Christian Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Lorenzo (Bud) Bailey | |---------|---------------------------------------------------| | Age | 81 years | | Birth | 11 November 1876; Isle of Wight County, Virginia | | Death | 16 January 1958; Windsor, Isle of Wight, Virginia | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Lorenzo (Bud) Bailey | Decedent | Windsor, Virginia | | Charles Washington Bailey | Father | Isle of Wight County | | Indiana Howell Bailey | Mother | Isle of Wight County | | C. Fred Bailey | Son | Windsor, Virginia | | Mrs. Sidney Cobb Jr. | Daughter | Windsor, Virginia | | Mrs. J. C. Roberts Sr. | Sister | Windsor, Virginia | | Mrs. Opher B. Wilkinson | Sister | Windsor, Virginia | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Location | Date | Page | |---------------------|--------------------|-------------------|------| | The Virginian-Pilot | Norfolk, Virginia | 17 January 1958 | 46 | ## Other Relevant Information Lorenzo Bailey was a former blacksmith who became a banker. He was vice president of Farmers Bank Windsor and a deacon at Windsor Christian Church. He retired from Standard Oil Co. in 1941 but remained active in banking. He had six grandchildren and one great-grandchild at the time of his death.