Claud was born and raised in Raleigh, NC, attended law school in Durham, NC and has been a licensed North Carolina attorney since 1977. He practiced law in Raleigh from 1977 to 1985, when he began working for the State of North Carolina. He began his State employment at the Employment Security Commission as an unemployment benefits judge. He later worked for thirteen years as an Assistant Attorney General, representing Medicaid, the Board of Opticians, the Cemetery Commission, and the Division of Labor.

He has successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals and both North Carolina Appellate Courts. Claud later managed the North Carolina Cemetery Commission, regulating and licensing the 176 perpetual care cemetery businesses in North Carolina until his retirement in October 2006. His duties at Wake Memorial park include operations, memorial marker design and processing, park maintenance, and legal issues.  You can email Claud at cwhitener@wakememorialpark.com

Brad Bailey - Sales Manager

Brad has a background in business sales and 12 years of service with a non-profit organization as a manager and leader. His responsibilities include sales management and sales training.  Originally from Michigan, Brad is a U.S. Navy veteran and holds a degree in Theology and is an ordained clergyman.  He and his wife Sally have two children, Rebekah and Aaron. Brad prides himself on making the customer his number one priority and building a reputation for genuine caring service.  You can email Brad at bbailey@wakememorialpark.com

Sally Bailey - Office Manager

Sally was born in Michigan and comes from a strong construction background both in sales and administrative duties. She worked side by side with her husband in a non-profit setting for 12 years while raising two children.  She holds a degree in Theology and her responsibilities include the financial aspects of Wake Memorial Park, customer care, and maintaining the accuracy of family records.  You can email Sally at sbailey@wakememorialpark.com

Wake Memorial Park
7002 Green Hope School Road
Cary, NC 27519

Office Location
150 Cornerstone Drive Ste. 103
Cary, North Carolina
(919) 465-0888

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