Elihu Bailey Obituary
Elihu Bailey Jr., 68 of Harlan, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 with family by his side. He was born to the late Elihu and Mary Fultz Bailey on March 31, 1957.
Mr. Bailey is preceded in death by his Parents; Brothers, Clarence Riley Bailey and James Bailey; Sisters, Dorothy Faye Couch, Polly Minton, Wanda Jean Cooper, Ana Sue Blevins Stepp and Hetti Mae Sargent.
Elihu is survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends who will all mourn his passing.
Visitation will be held from 12PM to 2PM on Saturday, November 29, 2025 with Funeral Services following at 2PM. Burial will be in the Day-Jackson Cemetery in Cranks with Family and Friends serving as pallbearers.
Mount Pleasant funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Elihu Bailey Jr..
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122 N Cumberland Ave., Harlan, KY 40831
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