Elwood Porter "Woody" Bailey, 71, of Surgoinsville, TN, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006, at his residence.
Born in Hawkins County, TN; son of the late Samuel Presley Bailey (1893–1953) and Willie Ettna Christian Bailey (1904–2005); husband of Dorothy Couch Bailey for 49 years.
Became a Mason in 1964 and was a current member of Clay Lodge #386, earned his 32 Degree Scottish Rites belonging to the Jericho Temple in Kingsport, and the Rogersville Shrine. Worked with Hall's Crippled Children in Lexington, KY; served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, serving in the Korean War, and also served in the Merchant Marine. Belonged to the Church Hill VFW #9754 and American Legion Post #21 in Rogersville.
Attended the First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville and retired from Yellow Freight Trucking in Overton, KA.
Other survivors include a son, Tony Lee Bailey (Susan); sisters, Louise Lois Bailey Britton (1928-2011) and Odell Bailey Shortt (1926-2012); brothers, Ralph Colvin Bailey (1932–2009) and Lloyd Clinton Bailey (1937–2019); several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Lee Bailey Artis (1924–2005) and Billie Ruth Bailey Hensley (1930-1984).
The family received friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill, TN.
Military graveside service was held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Jonesville Memorial Gardens in Jonesville, SC conducted by Rev. Robert Alexander.
Memorials were made to First Baptist Church, Surgoinsville, TN.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home
Union, SC
Born in Hawkins County, TN; son of the late Samuel Presley Bailey (1893–1953) and Willie Ettna Christian Bailey (1904–2005); husband of Dorothy Couch Bailey for 49 years.
Became a Mason in 1964 and was a current member of Clay Lodge #386, earned his 32 Degree Scottish Rites belonging to the Jericho Temple in Kingsport, and the Rogersville Shrine. Worked with Hall's Crippled Children in Lexington, KY; served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, serving in the Korean War, and also served in the Merchant Marine. Belonged to the Church Hill VFW #9754 and American Legion Post #21 in Rogersville.
Attended the First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville and retired from Yellow Freight Trucking in Overton, KA.
Other survivors include a son, Tony Lee Bailey (Susan); sisters, Louise Lois Bailey Britton (1928-2011) and Odell Bailey Shortt (1926-2012); brothers, Ralph Colvin Bailey (1932–2009) and Lloyd Clinton Bailey (1937–2019); several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Lee Bailey Artis (1924–2005) and Billie Ruth Bailey Hensley (1930-1984).
The family received friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill, TN.
Military graveside service was held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Jonesville Memorial Gardens in Jonesville, SC conducted by Rev. Robert Alexander.
Memorials were made to First Baptist Church, Surgoinsville, TN.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home
Union, SC
Elwood Porter "Woody" Bailey, 71, of Surgoinsville, TN, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006, at his residence.
Born in Hawkins County, TN; son of the late Samuel Presley Bailey (1893–1953) and Willie Ettna Christian Bailey (1904–2005); husband of Dorothy Couch Bailey for 49 years.
Became a Mason in 1964 and was a current member of Clay Lodge #386, earned his 32 Degree Scottish Rites belonging to the Jericho Temple in Kingsport, and the Rogersville Shrine. Worked with Hall's Crippled Children in Lexington, KY; served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, serving in the Korean War, and also served in the Merchant Marine. Belonged to the Church Hill VFW #9754 and American Legion Post #21 in Rogersville.
Attended the First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville and retired from Yellow Freight Trucking in Overton, KA.
Other survivors include a son, Tony Lee Bailey (Susan); sisters, Louise Lois Bailey Britton (1928-2011) and Odell Bailey Shortt (1926-2012); brothers, Ralph Colvin Bailey (1932–2009) and Lloyd Clinton Bailey (1937–2019); several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Lee Bailey Artis (1924–2005) and Billie Ruth Bailey Hensley (1930-1984).
The family received friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill, TN.
Military graveside service was held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Jonesville Memorial Gardens in Jonesville, SC conducted by Rev. Robert Alexander.
Memorials were made to First Baptist Church, Surgoinsville, TN.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home
Union, SC
Born in Hawkins County, TN; son of the late Samuel Presley Bailey (1893–1953) and Willie Ettna Christian Bailey (1904–2005); husband of Dorothy Couch Bailey for 49 years.
Became a Mason in 1964 and was a current member of Clay Lodge #386, earned his 32 Degree Scottish Rites belonging to the Jericho Temple in Kingsport, and the Rogersville Shrine. Worked with Hall's Crippled Children in Lexington, KY; served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, serving in the Korean War, and also served in the Merchant Marine. Belonged to the Church Hill VFW #9754 and American Legion Post #21 in Rogersville.
Attended the First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville and retired from Yellow Freight Trucking in Overton, KA.
Other survivors include a son, Tony Lee Bailey (Susan); sisters, Louise Lois Bailey Britton (1928-2011) and Odell Bailey Shortt (1926-2012); brothers, Ralph Colvin Bailey (1932–2009) and Lloyd Clinton Bailey (1937–2019); several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Lee Bailey Artis (1924–2005) and Billie Ruth Bailey Hensley (1930-1984).
The family received friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill, TN.
Military graveside service was held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Jonesville Memorial Gardens in Jonesville, SC conducted by Rev. Robert Alexander.
Memorials were made to First Baptist Church, Surgoinsville, TN.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home
Union, SC
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