Memorial Services for James Franklin Bailey, age 74 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Phillip Nichols.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Bailey was born on December 23, 1941 in Tennessee, to the late Chauncey Leroy Bailey & Elma Edna Cantrell Bailey. He passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home.
James was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce, and served in the Vietnam War, was a Paul Harris Rotarian; and elected Trustee to the Carol Stream Library in Illinois, a past recipient of Citizen of the Year in Carol Stream, IL. Mr. Bailey was a avid story teller and completely adored his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters & four brothers.
Survivors include his Wife of 36 years – Leigh Stapleton Bailey; 4 – Daughters – Julie Morris, Jacqueline Bailey, Amy Ackley & Arminda Branaman; 4 – Grandchildren – Caleb Morris, Breiana Morris, Wyatt Branaman & Alle Ackley; Brother – Joseph Bailey; and a Host of Nieces & Nephews.
His family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m.
The family request donations be made in Lieu-of-Flowers in his name to the Carol Stream Public Library or the local VFW post #2214 in Cullman.
