Earl Lee Bailey

Earl Lee Bailey, age 86, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith and a deacon for over 40 years. Retired Iron Worker and member of Iron Workers Local 384. Veteran of United States Army serving at the end of World War II. Preceded in death by parents, John and Willie Bailey; brother, Johnny Bailey. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Thelma Bailey; son, Gary Bailey; daughters, Kathy Bailey and Lisa Bailey; grandchildren, Lorrie Durham, Gina Bailey, Greg Farley, Sherry Brooks, Elisabeth, Victoria, Christina, and Josiah Klouda; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Bobbie Padgett. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Sunday at Bethany Cemetery for 2:00 pm graveside service with Rev. Randy Webb officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.