Donnie W. Bailey-age 73 of Washburn passed away Monday, May 1,2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. Donnie was a Navy Veteran. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Preceded in death by parents, J.C. and Judy Bailey; brother, Danny Bailey; granddaughter, Tiema Nicole Nicley; uncles, Sam and Bobby; aunts, Sue, Juanita, Gaynell and Mary Lou.

Survivors: wife of 49 years, Connie L. Bailey; daughter, Becky Bailey (Tony); son, Jason (Ashley) Bailey; grandkids, Tracy (Lucas) Mills, Haylea and Addie Bailey, Lilly and Levi Livingston; sister, Janice (Gary) Nicley; special niece, Stephanie Shipley along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday, May 3, 2023, with funeral to follow at 7 PM Wednesday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Darrell Williams officiating and Lucas Mills reading the obituary. Music by Rev. Darrell Williams. Graveside 11 AM Thursday, May 4, 2023, Bailey Family Cemetery, 5600 Tater Valley Road, Washburn. Military Honors by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10 AM Thursday to go with the procession. Pallbearers: Jason Bailey, Colby Nicley, Logan Nicley, Lucas Mills, Johnny Lay, Dusty Lay, Travis Shipley. Honorary Pallbearers: Gary Nicley, Greg Bailey, Mark Bailey, Ricky Bailey, Will Beeler, Tyler Beeler, June Nicley. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.