Billie Ray Bailey, Sr.

Billie Ray Bailey Sr. age 80, of Maryville passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Maryville Healthcare Center. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Mechanic on fighter jets and also from United Airlines. Billie was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and true friend who will be missed by those he leaves behind. Preceded in death by: Parents, Luther & Lillian Bailey; Son, Robert Lynn Bailey; Nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include: Wife of 58 years, Loretta M. Bailey; Son & Daughter-in-law, Billie Ray (Jr.) & Faith Anne Bailey of Townsend; Daughters, Debra Estelle Santos of Maryville and Dana M. Cragin; Grandchildren, David Richard Bailey of Maryville, Billy Ray "Bloopie" Bailey of Maryville, Steven James Martin Jr. & wife Bethany of Alcoa; Brothers, David J. Bailey of Alcoa and Larry Bailey & wife Jeannette of Rockford; Sisters, Irene Comer of Maryville and Kathyrene Gibbs of Louisville; Sister-in-law, Leola M. MacDonald of Wareham, MA; many loving nieces and nephews and other family; special pet, Chica. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience after 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the funeral home. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billie Ray Bailey, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.