James Earl Bailey Jr.

James Earl Bailey Jr., age 63, of Powell, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Jim was a faithful member and Deacon at Bell's Campground Baptist Church. He was a natural leader and teacher of all things, but most of all, he loved the Lord and loved his family and friends well.  He will be deeply missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Bailey and brother, Jeff Bailey. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Beth Bailey, children, Kevin Bailey (Michelle) and Kristin Slaton (Michael), grandchildren, Ryan and Emily Bailey, Witten, Levi, and Caris Slaton, father, James Bailey Sr., brother, John Bailey, and many other loving family members.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel with a service at 7:00pm officiated by Keith Tillman. Family and friends will meet at Bells Campground Cemetery on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 10:45am for an 11:00am service.

In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to Gideons International at sendtheword.org for purchase of bibles.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of James Earl Bailey, Jr.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com