Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mr. John Robert Bailey Sr., 94, of Holcomb, who died on Wednesday, May 7, in Grenada. Burial followed in Holcomb Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin Tribble officiated.
Mr. Bailey was born on Feb. 2, 1931, in Leflore, the son of the late George Robert and the late Oweda Thompson Bailey. He owned and operated W.E. Jackson The Printer for many years. He was a member of Holcomb Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a deacon for 42 years. He also honorably served our country in the United States Army. He enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, fishing, farming and raising cattle. His most loved hobby was refereeing football and basketball games.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Lora Nell Bailey; two sisters, Cathron Neal and Dorothy Moore, and his brothers, Leroy Bailey, James Bailey and Bobby Bailey, preceded Mr. Bailey in death.
Survivors include, his daughter, Patricia Eubanks (Lee) of Water Valley; son, John Robert Bailey Jr. (Sheila) of Holcomb; one sister, Lallie Fly of Holcomb; seven grandchildren, Alicia Joyner (Austin), Brady White (Kaley), Miles Bailey (Nikki), Anne Claire Anderson (Danny), Pam Taylor (Bill), Mike Eubanks (Tonya) and Cheryl Thomas (Daniel); 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and two very special friends, Mary Jones and Happi Ballard and their families.
Danny Anderson, Miles Bailey, Andrew Cook, Lee Eubanks, Austin Joyner and Brady White honored Mr. Bailey by serving as pallbearers and carried him to rest in Holcomb Cemetery. Aiden Bailey and Tommy Jackson served as honorary pallbearers.
The family wishes to extend sincere appreciation to Providence Assisted Living and Adoration Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care extended to Mr. Bailey.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
