Chester Bailey

Chester Clifton Leon Bailey, age 56, of Clay City, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, on September 13, 1968, to James A. Bailey and Sandra Marcum Bailey. Chester loved his family and found immense joy in spending time with his grandchildren, creating cherished memories that they would carry with them for a lifetime. As a skilled construction contractor, he took pride in his work, transforming ideas into tangible structures. When Chester wasn’t on the job, he loved embracing the great outdoors, whether it was hunting in the crisp morning air, fishing by the serene lakeside, or adventuring through rugged trails on his four-wheeler. With a contagious sense of humor, he had a gift for making people laugh. Chester was known for his clever jokes and lighthearted banter, filling every gathering with warmth and joy. His sharp wit and playful spirit brought smiles to the faces of those around him, making every moment spent together truly special. Chester is preceded in death by one grandchild, Jacelynn Martin. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Ilse Marcum of Clay City; three sons: James Michael “Jamie” Bailey, Matthew Hunter (Krissy Parido) Bailey, and Brian (Henryetta) Whisman, all of Clay City; two daughters: Megan Rochelle (Jake) Rice, and Kaitlyn McKenzie (Jaylan Martin) Bailey, both of Clay City; nine grandchildren: Mason James (Taylor McKenzie Muncie) Bailey, Emma Shay Bailey, Keylee Renee Lewis, Laila Marie Rice, Luke Douglas Rice, Jakobe Lee Martin, Cohen Wilder Martin, Carter Whisman, and Braylen Whisman; and one great-grandchild, Lakelynn Rain Bailey. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services, officiated by Brother Ted Linkous, will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Burial will be at Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton, with Mason Bailey, Hunter Bailey, Jaylen Martin, Brian Whisman, Dalton Reed, and Logan Burnett serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Anthony Hawkins, Tosha Knox, Jimmy Foster, Kyle Strange, Ken Howell, Renea Ginn, David Walden, and Tammy Elkins-Walden. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.