Mack Allen Bailey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mack Allen Bailey, age 70, of Bristol, VA passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at his daughter’s home with his loving daughter and granddaughter by his side after a long battle with COPD. He put his life in the hands of the Lord. God called him home. He was the first child of the late Bruce Harrison and Edna Mae Bailey. He had a passion for Ford automobiles and enjoyed talking, drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes. He had a free spirted character. He loved to watch wrestling and listen to country music. Mack drove a truck for Hall’s Trucking for many years. Survivors include his only daughter, Barbara Bailey Gentry; one granddaughter, Leslie A. Gentry; brothers, Roger “Butch” Bailey and wife, Nancy of Abingdon, VA; Kenneth Wayne Bailey and wife, Vickie of Bristol, VA; sister, Cathy Buchanan and husband, Stanley of Bristol, TN; A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Carico. Pallbearers will be J.R. Houser, Danny Goodson, Terry Kyte, Chris Knupp and Earl Vestal. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday at the funeral home or friends can call at the home of his daughter any time. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Bailey family.

Mack Allen Bailey

September 30, 1947 - December 1, 2017