Mr. Elliott G. Bailey, 89, of LaGrange, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at West Georgia Hospice. Elliott was born March 20, 1927 in LaGrange, the son of the late Levi and Cora Lee Bailey. He served his country in the United States Navy, and retired after working for 43 years as a supervisor at the Kex Plant of Milliken Company. Elliott also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, square dancing and volunteering at West Georgia Medical Center. He was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 69 years, Frances Rivers Bailey; daughters, Karen (husband Mike) Sinyard, Pam Kennemore; sons, Roger (wife Darlene) Bailey, David Bailey; sisters, Miss Addie Bailey, Mrs. Monteen Mitchell; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Elliott was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Charles "C.L." Bailey.

Visitation will be from 4p.m. to 6p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Sinyard officiating assisted by Pastor Adam Camp and Rev. Max McCord. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Please join the family in honoring the life of Mr. Elliott G. Bailey by visiting www.hunterallenmyhand.com and posting your tributes and memories.

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Military Discharge Records, ca.1890 - ca.1966

Name: Elliott Gay Bailey
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1927
Birthplace LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, USA
Military Service Branch: Navy
Military Unit: Ship Repair Base Navy 3864
Event Type: Military Discharge
Event Date: 7 May 1946
Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA

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