Mr. Harold Raymond Bailey, age 86, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Friday July 8, 2022 at his home. He was born July 27, 1935 in Trion, GA, a son of the late Icum and Callie Clem Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Ruth Russell Bailey, son, Billy Dean Bailey, son-in-law, Sherry Williams, brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Mildred Bailey, Estle Bailey.

He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Bailey Williams, Debbie and Mike Douglas of Dalton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Jane Bailey of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Nakia and Shane Rice, Sandon Carson, Genna Carson, Brooke Douglas, Billy and Amanda Douglas; great grandchildren, Dean Rice, Callie Rice, Eli Carson, Faith Cox, Lane Cox, Ellie Allen, Elise Douglas, Nora Douglas, Lily Douglas, Jack Douglas; sister-in-law, Anna Jo Bailey of Chatsworth, GA; nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Harold Raymond Bailey will be held Monday July 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Pastor John Paul Burdashaw, Pastor Shane Bailey and Pastor Stan Lester officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Cross Point Senior Ministries.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002