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Born June 28, 1943 in Odessa, NY, he was the son of the late Leon R. And Rena Blake Bailey. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sister, Janice Chambers and brother, John Bailey. He is survived by his many friends and family in the Brooktondale, Slaterville, Ithaca and Buffalo areas.
Jim had been a mechanic for Gorton Wood in Slaterville Springs. Besides his talent for fixing and restoring automobiles, Jim also had the gift of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, whether it was a cabin in the woods, a vegetable garden or a home cooked meal. Most important, Jim had the gift of making people happy. His smile, laughter and sense of humor were sources of delight to his friends and those he met. He is greatly missed.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 2:30 pm in the Quick Cemetery, Brooktondale, NY with Pastor Guy Kinney of the Ithaca Baptist Church officiating. Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, NY is assisting with the arrangements.