J. C. Bailey, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at 5:06 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Covington, TN, resident of Gonzales, LA, and former resident of Foxworth, MS and Covington, TN. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections. A veteran of the Korean War having served in the Navy, Air Force, and National Guard. A private memorial service will be held. Survived by his daughter, Sally Forsythe; three grandchildren, Tina Clarke and husband, Johnny, Scott Forsythe, and Melissa Carroll and husband, Jason; three great grandchildren, Nathan Forsythe, Tyler Forsythe, and Weston Carroll; two nephews, Randall and Russell Bailey; and a niece, Lynn Stewart. Preceded in death by his wife, Nell Bailey; daughter, Margie Swanton; son, Curtis Bailey; and grandson, Shane Melton. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Covington, TN and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Ascension Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guestbook.
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