Michael W. Bailey-age 53 of Maynardville went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. He was a lifelong member of Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly in Luttrell. Michael loved his church and was a true servant of the Lord. He had a special passion for singing and helped organize many benefit singings for special events. Michael was a well-known figure around Maynardville and was lovingly referred to as “The Mayor” and spent a lot of his time visiting the Union County Courthouse and the Food City in Maynardville. Preceded in death by grandparents, Milas and Gracie (Railey) Savage; mother, Janice Savage; father, Frank Bailey; aunts, Patricia Clinton and Leda Rose Williams.

Survivors: half-brothers, James Bailey and Bill Bailey. Also survived by many cousins and a host of friends.

The body may be viewed after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Lebrandon Marie, Rev. Paul Thomas Hughes officiating with music by Andre Pratt and friends. Interment 2 p.m. Thursday, Waters Cemetery, Washburn. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 1 p.m. Thursday to go in the funeral procession. Pallbearers: Nick Merritt, Chad Bell, Chris Hutson, Barry Corum, Eddie Adams, Ethan Corum. Honorary Pallbearers: Ricky Merritt, Scott Inklebarger, Manager and all employees of the Maynardville Food City. Jason Bailey, Union County Mayor and all the Union County elected officials and courthouse employees.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.