Jimmy "Jim" Dean Bailey, 77

Jimmy "Jim" Dean Bailey, 77, of Mill Spring, passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2024.

He was born in Bostic, NC on January 6, 1947. Jim graduated from East Rutherford High School before serving in the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He retired from Royster Oil Company after 34 years of service.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyte Bailey and Hazel Dobbins Bailey; two brothers, Hoyte Bailey, Jr. and Phil Bailey; one sister, Georlene Holland and brother-in-law, Max Holland.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Patsy Searcy Bailey; two sons, Ben Bailey (Debbie) and Brian Bailey (Brandy) both of Rutherford County; one daughter, Sherry Davis of Boiling Springs, SC; two stepdaughters, Christy Thompson (Bryan) and Holly Greene both of Rutherford County; ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held February 27 at Coopers Gap Baptist Church Cemetery in Mill Spring with Rev.Donald Hollifield officiating.

Military honors were conducted by the Polk County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.

An online guest register is available at mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com