Ray “Buddy” Bailey, 20, died March 27, 2013. He was born September 28, 1992 in Philadelphia, the son of Christopher and Glenda (Aviles) Bailey.
Buddy was a wonderful young man, who was loving and funny. He graduated from Cherry Hill West High School in 2011, where he was the quarterback of the Lions football team (2010 & 2011), jersey No. 5. He was enrolled at Widener University majoring in Political Science.
Ray as he was affectionately called by his peers was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity since 2012. He was also member of the Widener University debate team.
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Ray is survived by his parents Christopher and Glenda Bailey of Cherry Hill; his three sisters Jazmin, Quetsy and Aja. His four closest friends, Julian Bond, Aseel Mazahreh, Edwin Cortez and Harlen Hoffman. He also leaves his maternal grandparent, Audalina Astacio, of Philadelphia; and his paternal grandparent, Lucy Bailey of Pennsauken. Lastly, he is survived by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and countless friends.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Falco Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home in Pennsauken. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Ray Bailey Memorial Fund PNC Bank, account #8056487029, where proceeds, above and beyond will go towards a scholarship fund to be giving once a year in his memory.
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Service Information:
Wednesday April 3, 2013 7 p.m.
The Rising Church (formerly Christ Bible Church)
3465 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken
Visitation Information:
Wednesday April 3, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Rising Church (formerly Christ Bible Church)
3465 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken
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