William Thomas "Bill" Bailey

William Thomas "Bill" Bailey obituary, Soddy Daisy, TN

William Thomas "Bill" Bailey

William Bailey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center Inc. on Jan. 7, 2026.
William "Bill" Thomas Bailey, 76, passed away on December 22, 2025, at his residence on Lookout Mountain, GA. Born on September 28, 1949 in Sylacauga, Alabama. His family moved to Lookout Mountain, GA when Bill was young. Bill was a lifelong resident of Lookout Mountain. Bill attended Fairyland School, Baylor School, and later graduated from the University of Georgia.
Bill is survived by a loving family, including his son, Will Bailey; daughter-in-law, McNair Bailey; granddaughters, Maeve, Hanna, and Maggie Bailey; brother, Samuel Bailey; and his partner, Peggy Fletcher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lucy Bailey, and his siblings, George Bailey and Geraldine Bailey.
A Celebration of Life will be planned in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, honoring Bill.
Arrangements are by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William "Bill" Thomas Bailey, please visit our floral store.

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