Mr. John David Bailey, 79, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, January 27,2018 at his residence.
He was a native of Charlotte, N.C. but grew up in the state of Georgia, the son of the late Paul E. and Jewell Ellison Bailey.  Mr. Bailey was a member of Eden United Methodist Church.  He was a member of Greenwood Ruitan Club and he loved to go Golfing.
Mr. Bailey had a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercer University, Macon,GA.  He was a member of the ATO Fraternities.  He retired from GMAC as a finance manager.
Survivors include his wife Ann Bailey, one son John David Bailey ,Jr. wife Melissa, one daughter Cheryl Manis,husband Rev. Joseph Manis, ten grandchildren, Justin Bailey, Travis Bailey,Marlana Davis and her husband Jeremy, Melissa Manis, Sarah Manis, Joseph Manis Jr., Lydia Manis, Joshua Manis, Stephen Manis, Samuel Manis and one great grandchild, Olivia Davis.
Burial will be in the Brinson Cemetery in Canoochee on Saturday ,February 24,2018 at 11:00 A.M.