Gerald Henry Bailey, 82, of Tazewell, TN went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Gerald was born January 4th, 1936 in Claiborne County, TN to George “Cole” and Gertrude (Friar) Bailey. On October 5th, 1957, he married Shirley Louise Stapleton in his hometown. They raised two children, Sandra Bailey Jessie, of Powell, TN, and Larry Bailey, of Kingsport, TN.
Gerald was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Powell Valley Electric Company. He had a passion for fishing, spending time with his children/grandchildren. He was a member of Pleasant View Church and attended First Baptist Church, New Tazewell.
Gerald was preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers William Howard Bailey, Bennie Harold Bailey, Donald Eugene Bailey, Keith Lynn Bailey and sister, Callimae Bailey Venable.
He is survived by his wife Shirley, his two children, Sandra Bailey Jessie (Johnny) and Larry Bailey (Mary), grandchildren, Chris Ramsey, Sara Ramsey Fanjoy (John), Erin Bailey, Michael Bailey (Sarah), Captain Matthew Bailey (Brooke), and Logan Bailey Addington (Breven). Gerald also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Parker and Sloane Fanjoy, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5PM until 7PM Monday, September 17th at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in New Tazewell, with funeral service to follow at 7PM. Graveside service will be Tuesday, September 18th at 11AM in the Fairview Cemetery (Ministers, Larry Sharp and Charlie Goodman). Pallbearers: Chris Ramsey, Michael Bailey, Doug Venable, Billy Venable, Dennis Bunch and Zachary Bunch; honorary pallbearer Captain Matthew Bailey. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be extended at CoffeyFH.com.
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