Ralph K. Bailey

Ralph Keith Bailey age 88 of Alcoa, passed away Thursday February 4, 2010. He was a member of Laurel Bank Baptist Church. Ralph was a retired Electrician from Alcoa Aluminum Co. He was a member of Unitia Lodge #295, Maryville Chapter #186, Pride Council #108, Cyprus Commandery #23, Frizzell Yorkrite College #146, Scottish Rite, and a Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by: Wife, Johnnie Mae Coulter Bailey; Parents, Roy & Nannie Bailey; Son, Keith Bailey; Brothers, Claude Bailey and Howard Bailey & wife Mildred; Sisters & Brothers-in-law, Pauline & John Morton, Helen & Clemmer Smith, Stella & Leon Best. Survivors include: Sons, Dr. Charles Bailey & wife JoAnn of Louisville and Ron & Penny Bailey of Maryville; 6 grandchildren, Lee Bailey & wife Joanne, Jackson Bailey & wife Kimberly, Zac Bailey, Chad Bailey & wife Sarah, Brandi Adams & husband Jason, and Laura Marsh & husband Steve; 11 great-grandchildren, Max, Levi, Emma, Audrey, Dean, Ella & Halle Bailey, Jay, Katie & Brody Adams, and Nate Marsh; daughter-in-law, Susan Bailey Mull of Maryville; sister-in-law, Geneva (Jean) Bailey of Maryville; numerous nieces & nephews. Special thanks to caregivers Kathy Beech and Brenda Breeden. Funeral service will be at 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Dr. Charles Bailey & Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM, February 8, 2010 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ralph K. Bailey please visit our Sympathy Store.