James Burl Bailey Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Burl Bailey of Bristol, Tennessee, born in Abingdon, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 91, on October 9, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Burl Bailey to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roby T. Bailey and Dessie Pope Bailey; his wife Edith Irene Barrett Bailey; and his siblings, Lola Harris, Johnny Lee Bailey and Charles Clarence Bailey.
He is survived by: his children, Lester H. Bailey (Sharon) of Nickelsville, VA, Charles T. Bailey, Diane of Bristol, TN, Helen B. Kress of Bristol, VA, Jymmie Gail Spurgeon of Bristol, TN, Patricia and Nelson of Bluff City, TN; his sisters, Shirley Edith Knittel of Kingsport, TN and Anna Belle Townsend of Bristol, TN; his sisters-in-law, Betty Bailey of Bristol, VA and Rosa Le; his grandchildren, Mike, Jennifer "Sissy", Dawn, Jonathan, James K "Bo", Chris, Jason, Christy, Stephanie, Gary, Wade and Wesley; and his stepgrandchildren, Rodney, Tara, Neil and Jennifer. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
