James Bailey

September 8, 1953 - October 6, 2018

James Bailey, age 65, a resident of SE Licking River Road in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. James was born September 8, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan the son of the late Art McCoy and Bertie Marie Allen Bailey. Brother, Elmer Bailey, also proceeds in death. James was employed by Continental Conveyor in Salyersville, Kentucky. He also logged as well until his retirement. Those left to mourn includes wife, Geraldine Collins Bailey, whom he married Feb. 14, 1977, daughter, Becky Lyon and husband Abe of Salyersville, Kentucky, Christopher James Bailey and wife Vicky of Salyersville, Kentucky, brothers, Delmer Bailey of Salyersville, Kentucky, Chalmer Bailey of Salyersville, Kentucky, sister, Patsy Collins of Salyersville, Kentucky, Pansy Bailey of Paintsville, Kentucky, Lois Barker of Paintsville, Kentucky, Teresa Bailey of Wisconsin, grandchildren, Abigail Lyon, Zachary Bailey, Allison Bailey, Nicholas Bailey, a host of family and friends who love and miss him. A private memorial service will be conducted honoring the life of James Bailey. Salyersville Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted and in charge of the funeral arrangements.