Asa Lee Bailey, II
February 18, 1961 ~ June 21, 2026
Born in:
Vandenberg, California
Resided in:
Whispering Pines, North Carolina
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Asa Lee Bailey II, age 65, of Whispering Pines, NC. Asa passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his home.
Born February 18, 1961, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Asa grew up in Southern Pines. It is there where he learned and developed his love of service to others. As a young member of the local rescue squad and fire department, Asa knew that a lifetime of public service was his calling. He spent many years as a fireman and police officer serving in North Myrtle Beach, SC, before returning home to Moore County in 1999. It is then that he began his duties as a police officer for the Aberdeen Police Department. Asa retired from the Aberdeen Police Department in 2017 at the rank of Sergeant. Not quite ready to stay home, Asa went to work for Lee Electrical Construction in Aberdeen after his police days. He so enjoyed the many miles that he drove and people that he encountered along the highways all the while he represented Lee Electrical.
Asa had a love of people and so enjoyed traveling to different places to experience everything that they had to offer. Some of his favorite trips were taken on Carnival Cruise Lines where he loved everything about the Caribbean, even rock climbing in Aruba.
Family time was always the best time for Asa. A large gathering of family and friends is where his personality truly shined. You never knew what he was going to say next, which always provided great comic relief. He was very proud of his boys and cherished his grandchildren.
Asa is survived by his sons, Asa III and his wife Alyssa of Carthage; Andrew and his wife Allison of Carthage; and Michael of Westminster, Colorado; by his sisters, Leah Collins, of Whispering Pines; Maria Bailey of Whispering Pines; and Roberta Maness and her husband Richard of Seven Lakes; grandchildren Wesley, Asa IV, Trey, Hannah, Sarah, and Anna; a host of nephews and nieces who loved him dearly; his sister-in-law Angela Bailey of Chester, Virginia; and his beloved dog Bentley. Asa was loved by many friends who will miss him greatly, but who will continue to remember him as the “one of a kind” person that he was.
Asa is preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Myra Bailey; his son Aaron Bailey; his brother, David Bailey; and his brother-in-law, Rodney Collins.
A memorial service will be planned for the near future.
Online condolences can be made at PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Bailey family.
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RIP Asa. Sorry to hear of your passing. Many of us worked in law enforcement with Asa. He left an impact and will not be forgotten. Prayers to his family and friends.
I too worked with Asa at the NMBPD. What an amazing person and a funny guy too. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. My earnest prayer is for God to comfort his family and friends during this very difficult time. RIP Buddy, you will never be forgotten!
Saddened to hear the sad news of Asa’s passing. I worked with Asa (nicknamed “Ash”) at the North Myrtle Beach PD. He was a good man, friend and officer, He was so funny at times too. Lots of memories. Condolences ad prayers are with his family. Rest in eternal peace, Brother Asa, in God’s loving care.
I too worked with Asa at the North Myrtle Beach PD for years. We were on the same shift together. A true friend who helped me a lot as a rookie officer. We shared a lot of good times both on shift and off duty. I will miss him.
I’m so sorry to hear of Asa’s passing. Much love to the Bailey family.
My prayers are with all of you in your loss of your Asa. God bless and keep you.