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Herman Bailey Obituary

Herman Bailey Jr.

Knoxville, TN

Herman Bailey, Jr., age 34, of Knoxville, passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2017, at UT Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Waters, Sr. and Edward Porter.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Hermijah Tate; mother, Kimberly Waters Bailey; father, Herman Bailey, Sr.; grandmothers, Helen Waters and Elizabeth Bailey; brother, Xavier Waters; sisters, Shantale McWilson and Shawus Whitson; devoted friend, Amanda Rodriguez; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Family will receive friends, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Thursday, August 3, 2017; funeral service, 12:00 noon, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Elder Joe B. Maddox, Officiating.

Interment Mount Olive Cemetery.

Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY.

www.jarnigansmortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug. 2, 2017.

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Joy Hairston

October 1, 2024

I miss you dearly

Joy Lolita Hairston

March 30, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday My Love

Joy Hairston

March 15, 2024

Always in my heart

Joy Hairston

December 12, 2023

I will love you Always and Forever

Joy Hairston

July 28, 2023

I remember today and always, Always in my heart

Joy Hairston

July 27, 2022

I remember you today , forever and always. Love Always

Joy Hairston

July 23, 2022

I will always love you. Met you in 2001 in Virginia. Always respectful, funny and full of life. Thank You for all the incredible memories. Love Always.

Dale Chapman

August 7, 2017

Herman, so sorry for the loss of your son God Bless him & your entire family. RIP until you meet again Praying for you & your family.

Geraldine "GG" Stanford

August 5, 2017

My deepest sympathies to this entire family in this time of loss especially my childhood friend Herman Sr who we called "Big Head". Losing a child is never easy but you must look to God for strength during these trying times. May God bless you all.

Arlena Glasgow

August 3, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family for comfort.

Safe In His Arms

Cheryl Alsup

August 3, 2017

Amanda Rodriguez

August 2, 2017

Love you, I will always miss you, and you have been my best friend for 9+ years. We have grown together through our ups and downs and I wouldn't change it for nothing in the world.

August 2, 2017

So sorry for your loss The Goins Family

Cynthia Goins, Park Ridge Community

August 2, 2017

My dear friend, Kim, words cannot express how deeply hurtful this moment is for me but I got your back my sister in love. Always.

Tee Pridgen

August 2, 2017

I pray that God comforts your family in this time of need. We will be praying for you always.

Margaree Davis

August 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with the family and his daughter

Felicia Murphy Bone

August 2, 2017

I Send My Condolences To The Waters And Bailey Family May God Comfort You At This Most Difficult Time. Love,Felicia Murphy Bone

Christie Jackson

August 2, 2017

Liz, praying for you and your family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
May God comfort you during this time.

August 2, 2017

Kim, Helen and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We pray that God will give you peace and strength during your time of sorrow. With deepest Sympathy.

Barbara Keith-Mahoney
Layla Keith

Jacqueline Mackey and Family

August 2, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Peace of God surround, cover and comfort you at this time. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

LaTonya Davis

August 2, 2017

Prayers for our entire family. Love you forever cousin....Kiss My Granny Pookie for ME.

LaTonya and K J

Debra Winston

August 2, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May his memories always bring a smile to your heart.

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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

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