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William Bailey Obituary

William Bailey III

Knoxville - William "Twig" Bailey, III, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life September 5, 2019. "Twig" was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was fun to be around, very spontaneous and was always full of jokes. He was the "light" of the crowd and never met a stranger. He always kept a smile on his face and never complained about anything. He accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of Cherry Street Church of God.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie and Mary Emma Cade; parents, William and Annie Mae Bailey; and father-in-law, William Tillery, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Juanita Bailey; mother-in-law, Myrtle Louise Tillery; his daughter, Kristie (Fred) Blevins [of Knoxville]; stepchildren: Mark Latham [Norcross, GA] and Kantisha (Keith) Morris [Murfreesboro, TN]; brother, Alvin (LeRoyce) Bailey; sisters: Verne Bailey [Chattanooga, TN], Yolanda Bailey, Sandra (Jerry) Waterson [Knoxville, TN] and Shirley Bailey [Orange, NJ]; grandchildren: Randall Tillery, Keith Morris, Jr., Frenando Blevins, Cassidy Morris, Kristen Blevins and Jairus Blevins; and a host of cherished family to include uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends whom he loved dearly; extended families to include the Tillery's.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 12 PM to 1 PM at Cherry Street Church of God, 729 S. Cherry St, Elder Satterfield as Pastor. The Celebration of Life Service will follow. The final resting place will be at Mount Olive Cemetery following the service. A white dove release will conclude the services. The family is gathering at the home of 2404 Dodson Avenue, Knoxville.

Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Bailey's obituary can be signed online at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Sep. 11, 2019.
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Gone but never forgotten!

Patricia Sawyer

October 2, 2019

Condolences to the Bailey Family
Your loss of William(Twig) as we knew him in the neighborhood and in school, has not went without notice of the AE Alumni 74. Yes! He was quite jokester and we loved him. So to give notice to you that we're praying for you all during his transitioning. Always keep the faith and believe because he's with the Lord along with others whom has passed on to join a new home.

Kathy White Robinson

September 16, 2019

Bailey Family,our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.May God continue to bless you.Cherry Street Church of God Mother's Board
Elder E. Satterfield Pastor

A. Dubose

September 14, 2019

Prayers of peace, comfort and healing for the family.

Janelle Smith Jackson

September 13, 2019

May the Lord bless and keep the family at this time and always.

Mary Davis and family
Love and prayers

September 13, 2019

Deltina Green

September 12, 2019

Sending Our Heartfelt Condolences To "Twig" Entire Family
May He Sleep In Peace
Prayers For Strength and Comfort During This Time and The Days Ahead

The Hopewells And Turners Family

September 12, 2019

Crippen Parton family

September 12, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Cunningham Tipton

September 11, 2019

My Love, and Prayers of Comfort for this Family.

Gloria Cunningham Tipton

September 11, 2019

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