James Earl Bailey

James Earl Bailey of Clayton, age 86, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Springbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Clayton. He was born December 27, 1937, in Johnston County, NC to the late Polly Bailey. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Mildred Bailey.

James was a quiet man that loved the lord. He was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church for 30 plus years and Everett Chapel until his health no longer allowed it. He worked for William C Vick Construction for 28 years and Ed N. Ferrell Masonry until retirement. He continued to stay busy mowing grass and piddling around as Mildred called it. James was also a proud member of the Christian Motorcycle Association where he traveled around sharing the word of Christ. He loved cruising around on his motorcycle with the love of his life Mildred. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his children, Danny Bailey and (Joan) and Faith Bailey of Clayton; step children, Ed Ferrell Jr. and (Barbara Ann) of Selma, Ricky Ferrell and (Brenda) of Clayton, Bob Ferrell and (Donna) of Zebulon Grandchildren, Jeremy Ferrell and (Kellie) of Selma, Amber Lowery and (Jason) of Selma, Wendy Thomas and (Dustin) of Clayton, Judy Poole and (John) of Clayton, and Wesley Ferrell of Clayton; Step Grandchildren Richard Broom and (Mary), Megan Ingenthron and Danielle Smith; Great Grandchildren Alexis Ferrell, Lee Thomas, Will Thomas, Madison Ferrell, Skylar Thomas, Payton Ferrell, Jenna Poole, Jonathan Stoebick, Ariel Ingenthron, Shawn Ingenthron, and Meka Smith.

His family would like to thank the awesome doctors and hospice nurses at Springbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their wonderful care and support in his last days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Everett Chapel Church, 307 Everett Avenue, Clayton, NC 27520.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at McLaurin Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00pm.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:00pm in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with the interment following at Pinecrest Memorial Park.