Dale Nelson Bailey, 77, of Lottsburg, VA, died June 16, 2012 of pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born to the late Charles and Helen Bailey on October 27, 1934 in Washington, DC and graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1955. He married Betty J. Stultz in 1955 and worked as a carpenter until his retirement in 1989. Dale and Betty lived together in Prince George's County, MD before retiring to the Northern Neck area of VA in 1990.

For over 56 years, Dale was the beloved husband of Betty Bailey. He was the loving father of Daniel (Katey) Bailey and the late Timothy (Kelly) Bailey. He also is survived by his grandson Timothy (Nichole) Bailey, Jr., granddaughter Rebecca Bailey, brother Richard (Kay) Bailey, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family invites friends to Lee Funeral Home in Owings, MD on Monday, June 18 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, at 11 a.m. The burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.