James B. Bailey

ADRIAN – James Bailey, age 82 of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at his home. Born March 9, 1934, he was the son of Frank C. and Geraldine (Reynolds) Bailey in Adrian, MI. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1953 and then attended Adrian College. James proudly served his country in the Army from 1956 to 1958. On March 25, 1967, he married Shirley McAdams in Adrian, MI, she survives. They celebrated 49 years of marriage. After graduation, James worked for the Daily Telegram and later he worked for Merillat Industries until he retired. James’ faith was very important to him. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church where he was active in the bus ministry for 29 years and before that he was involved with the West Rome Baptist Church bus ministry for 11 years. Every year for Thanksgiving, James and Shirley would dress up as Pilgrims for church, an activity they really enjoyed. Gardening, travel and watching Michigan football were his favorite past times. In addition to his wife, Shirley, survivors include his children, Margaret (David) Barber of TN and their children, Bethany, Christen, Grace; Diana (Frank) Stanley of WV and their children, Jonathan, Rebekah, Joshua, Hannah; Rebecca (Ben) Turner of British Columbia and their children Caleb, Brianna, Emma; Andrew (Jennifer) of IN and their children, Kaitlyn and Kristen; his siblings, Lois Dryer, Dr. Edwin Bailey, Jack Bailey, Geraldine Tucker and Pamela Bailey and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Franklin ‘Bus’, Phillip, Eileen and an infant daughter Sue Ellen. Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Berean Baptist Church with Pastor Doug Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Annis-Fint Post #1584 and the American Legion Post #97 of Adrian. Visitation will be Monday, October 24 from 6 to 8 pm at Wagley Funeral Home and on Tuesday at the church from 10 am until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the bus ministry of Berean Baptist Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

James B. Bailey

March 9, 1934 - October 19, 2016