Dateline: Kingsport , TN

Fred William Bailey, age 76 of Rivermont Drive , Kingsport , TN passed away January 20, 2016 at Wellmont Hospital in Bristol , TN. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Nimpson and Lillie Callahan Bailey. He was retired from Holston Defense Corporation in Kingsport , TN.

Fred enjoyed crossword puzzles and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include; his wife; Ruby Bailey, of Blountville, TN, one son; Daniel Vance Bailey and wife Riza Milan Bailey, of Kingsport, TN, one sister; Pauline Parker, of Kings Mountain, NC, a special grandson; William Milan Bailey, and a special granddaughter; Aja Milan Bailey.

He was preceded in death by; three sisters; Rachel Million, Ruth Seatz, and Ida Goins, and two brothers; Walter and Stokes Bailey.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Sherrill Whitson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Bailey Cemetery ( John Sparks Rd. ). Memorials may be made to:  Bailey Cemetery Fund c/o Angie Burleson 324 Blackberry Lane Bakersville, NC 28705.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Bailey family.