James Bailey

Bailey, James Edwin - Age 79, of Lennon, died August 29, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date with interment in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Karmanos Cancer Institute in memory of his children. James was born November 11, 1937 in Flint, the son of George and Mildred (Brockway) Bailey. He resided in Lennon most of his life. He married Barbara J. Day in Swartz Creek on August 3, 1957. James was self employed as a block mason. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Surviving are wife, Barbara; son, Brian (Barbara) Bailey; two grandchildren, Nicholas (Lauren) & Christopher Bailey; brother, George (Jean) Bailey; sister, Eleanor (Duane) Roeske; several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gregory J. Bailey; and daughter, Lynne Marie Bailey. Online tributes can be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.