Jimmie Frank Bailey

Jimmie Frank Bailey 53, of Indianapolis passed away on May 8, 2010. He was born May 25, 1956 in Indianapolis to Rev. Jimmie L. and Aryzona Bailey. He was the oldest of 6 children. He was preceded in death his grandmother Verlie Harper.

Jimmie Frank professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Sunny Mount Baptist Church. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1974. He was ordain as a Deacon in 1987 and was called into the Ministry on January 1, 2006. Jimmie was voted in as Senior Pastor and ordain on August 16, 2009 at Pioneer Missionary Baptist Church. He was the Chaplain for the Union District Association, INC - YPM. Jimmie worked for Indianapolis Power & Light Co for 22 years until his time death.

Jimmie enjoyed fishing and always making people laugh, and love traveling with his grandchildren. He was a very loving person that would give you the shirt off his back. He was faithful and a dedicated worker for Christ, he always said "This is a better place, because you're here. "

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, wife Evelyn E. Bailey; daughters, Tenisha M. and Jamie L. Bailey; one son Jimmie F. Bailey Jr.; step-daughters Janzael Covington, Nikki L. Harney; father Rev. Jimmie L. Bailey; mother Aryzona Bailey; brother Anthony W. Bailey (Jackie); sisters, Alfreda Bailey, Portia Bailey, LaVern Miller (David), Laurine Elzy, 6 grandchildren and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friend and a very special cousin Mae Vandever.

Funeral services will be Saturday May 22, 2010, visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and service will start at 11 :00 a.m. at Pioneer Missionary Baptist Church. Final arrangements and Interment has been entrusted to Crown Hill Cemetery Funeral Homes.