James ‘Jim’ Mitchell Bailey

Published 12:29 pm Friday, January 10, 2025

Mr. James “Jim” Mitchell Bailey, 93, of US 64 E., Advance, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem.
Jim was born on Oct. 7, 1931 in Davie County to the late Samuel Lewis and Ethel Sarah Foster Bailey.
Jim was a proud lifelong member of the Fork community and Fork Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and head of the Junior Department. He adored spending time with his family, especially family vacations to the mountains and the beach. Jim was very proud to be a member of the Shady Grove Class of ’49 and not only enjoyed their regular gatherings, but also wrote a song in honor of his classmates. He was an avid supporter of the United Way, a fan of the Boston Red Sox, and a charter member of the Fork Volunteer Fire Department. Jim retired from Hanes after over 46 years of service and was well known for his amazing woodworking skills and his love for songwriting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Elizabeth “Bea” McMahan Bailey; and 6 siblings, Veigh Spry, Wylene Bennett, Nelson Bailey, Foy Bailey, John Bailey, and Robert Bailey.
Survivors include: a son, Joey Bailey; granddaughters, Amber Caudill (Josh) and Lindsey O’Connor (Rusty); great-grandchildren, Kaya Grace Caudill, Cade Parker Caudill, and Augustus James O’Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military and Firefighter Honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be considered for: Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts (organization of donor’s choice); or Fork Fire Department, 3181 US 64 E, Mocksville, NC 27028.
The Bailey family would like to thank Dr. Frank Tolbert and staff for the care that they provided to Jim over his lifetime.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.