Willie James Bailey

Willie James Bailey was born to James & Elizabeth Bailey in Macon, Georgia on July 23, 1937. He departed this life on, October 8, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at his residence.

Willie “worked since he was nine years old” He was employed at the Papermill in East Lockland and Goodwill Industries as a tow motor operator for over 10 years.

Willie was a fond baseball fan of the Cincinnati Reds. He was his companion Mildred, shared a great love of cats and they had over 52 cats during their lifetime. It’s safe to say “He was a Cat Daddy!” He enjoyed watching old western movies and liked to cook soul food.

He was preceded in death by Mildred Juanita George his companion; one son Damon Rashawn Bailey; one brother Richard Bailey and one sister Jennifer Bailey.

He is survived by one daughter, Joelonda Coates; two stepdaughters, Lashonda Jackson and Christina Jackson-Crew; six grandchildren, Olivia Pheuller, Iyah, Erin, Aaron, Aarien and Jaren Coates; four great-grandchildren, Dumara, Dushaun, Nyala, Aamarii and a host of step-grandchildren; a host of family and friends also.