| State senate | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| District | 9th |
| Term start | January 4, 1991 |
| Term end | December 1, 2008 |
| Preceded | Juliet Walker Rundle |
| Succeeded | Richard Browning |
| Party | Democratic |
| Birth name | William Wayne Bailey Jr. |
| Birth date | June 7, 1957 |
| Birth place | Bluefield, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Death date | May 14, 2023 (aged 65) |
| Occupation | businessman, cattle farmer, salesman |
| Spouse | Barbara Jo Thomas Allison N. Hughart |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | West Virginia National Guard |
William Wayne Bailey Jr. (June 7, 1957 – May 14, 2023) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 9th district from his appointment in January 1991 until leaving office in 2009. He later served as the Deputy Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance.
Bailey decided to not seek re-election to the WV Senate in 2008 and instead ran an unsuccessful primary campaign for the WV Secretary of State. He resided in Cabell County.[citation needed]
Bailey died on May 14, 2023, at the age of 65.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Former WV State Senator has passed away". Lootpress. 15 May 2023. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "William Wayne Bailey Jr.". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved May 17, 2023.