Bob Bailey was born in Huntington, the son of Robert and Pearl Bailey and he has two daughters, Robin and Lisa. He is a highly educated and experienced public servant. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Marshall University.
Bailey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, began his career as a teacher and coach before graduating from the National Sheriff Institute, a division of the FBI Academy.
He served 12 years on the Huntington City Council and one year as mayor. He was the sheriff of Cabell County for eight years and a county commissioner for 24 years.
In addition to his public service, Bailey is a member of the Elks Club, Moose Lodge Barboursville 2586, and serves as president of the Board of Directors for TTA. He is a member of the NAACP, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Americans Veterans, American Legion and Police Commission.
The senior services center in the West End of Huntington was named the Bob Bailey Senior Wellness Center in honor of the service he provided senior citizens for more than 50 years.
