Charlie Lee Bailey Obituary in West Point at M.W. Lee Mortuary

Obituary For Charlie Lee Bailey

Charlie L. Bailey was born July 5, 1931, to the late Isaiah Bailey, Sr. and the late Rachel Thomas Bailey in Chambers County, AL. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, GA.

Charlie received Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life. He was faithful in the ministry of Jesus Christ. He was a devoted Ordain Deacon and Minister in the House of Prayer Ministries (with Pastor Arvell McClendon Jr.), Carrollton, GA. As a Minister at Faith Mission Ministries (with Pastor Melvin Cartwright), West Point, GA and as a Minister at TLC Ministries (with Pastor Connie T. Hall), West Point, GA. Charlie attended the Chambers County School System; he later served in the United States Military.

Charlie joined in Holy Matrimony with the late Earnestine T. Bailey on June 29, 1955, (they celebrated their 65th anniversary in June of 2020), and this union was blessed with five children whom he loved and cherished as a father. Charlie will be mostly remembered by his family as a wonderful loving husband, great father, grand-father, great-grandfather, a man of faith/principles, wise teacher/counselor, excellent provider as well as for his loving kindness toward all people; an example of true servant leadership. (Esteeming others above himself). Charlie retired from West Point Pepperell / Stevens with over 40 years of service. Charlie served several years laboring in the ministry of Jesus Christ, where he held prayer services, bible teaching/studies in Nursing Homes, Hospitals and in various family homes. He lived a life that impacted our community, the Bailey family and the lives of numerous people of all ages.

Charlie was preceded in death by: his wife, Earnestine T. Bailey, his son, Master Sgt. Erwin Bailey, five brothers, and 4 sisters. Charlie leaves to cherish his memories: oldest daughter, Marilyn Fears of Lanett, AL; son, Charles Anthony (Barbara) Bailey of Lanett, AL; daughter, Deborah Bailey Fears of LaGrange, GA; son, Carleton (Jenice) Bailey of Carrollton, GA; daughter-in-law, Mannie Bailey of Montgomery, AL; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service for Minister Bailey will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET in the sanctuary of Eagle’s Nest Cathedral with Apostles Melvin Cartwright, Pastor, Officiating, Pastor Connie Hall, Eulogist and Pastor Jeffery Jackson, assisting.

Interment will follow in the Hill Crest Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Due to COVID-19 concerns all in attendance are asked to wear a mask. Social Distancing is encouraged. Arrangements entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary of West Point, GA.

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