Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Bailey, Josiah April 7, 1953
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Virginian-Pilot  April 15, 1953
DIRECTOR OF BAND DIES IN HOSPITAL

Josiah Bailey, of 939 Fremont Street, organizer and director of the St. Joseph's 
Catholic High School Band, died April 7 at a Norfolk hospital, where he had been a 
patient since March 9.

Winner of several trophies and plaques under his direction, the St. Joseph's band 
was invited to play at the Court of Honor at the Atlantic City "Miss America" 
celebrations in 1925.

In addition to band activities, Mr. Bailey taught music, directed choirs and acted 
as organist for a Portsmouth church.  In 1937, he was appointed director of the 
WPA Orchestra.

He was a graduate of Norfolk Mission College and the American University of 
Chicago.  Born in Deep Crrek, he lived most of his life in Norfolk.

He was a member of the Excelsior Brass and Reed Band, St. Joseph's Catholic Church 
and the Eureka Lodge, Inc.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Cecelia Bailey; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude 
Lacey and Mrs. Robert Watts, of Norfolk; one son, Reginald M. Bailey of 
Washington; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

His funeral was conducted recently at St. Joseph's Church.  Burial was in St. 
Mary's Cemetery.

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