James Leonard Bailey age 86

James Leonard Bailey age 86 of Mill Spring, went to be with The Lord on Friday August 19, 2016.

James was a charter member and deacon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Polk County and was a retired employee of the Rutherford County Court House.

He was a loving husband for 61 years to his wife Winnell Metcalf Bailey and a loving father to his daughter Nancy Bailey. He is also survived by a special great nephew Lukas Hudson, two brothers- Alvin Bailey and Isadore Bailey as well as two sisters Marthell Moore and Sue McCoyle.

James was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Effie Bailey, three brothers Lonnie, Lloyd and Leland and two sisters Donnie Mae and Dorothy Lee.

Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Polk County. Burial held in the church cemetery.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.