Willie Earl Bailey departed this earthly life July 27, 2021. He was born May 7, 1967 in Rockford the son of Earl Lee and Carrie Jean Bailey. Willie was employed as a truck driver by Aldi's. He attended Church as a young man. He attended East High School later to receive his G.E.D. and attended Sun Prairie Truck Driving School.

Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories, his sister, Tina Ellis; two nieces, Kari Price and Ronda Price; a host of great nieces and nephews; special cousins, Robert McGee and Trishida Watson; special friends, Kemisha Thompson and Bobby Polk. He was predeceased by his parents.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Carl E Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.