JAMES H. BAILEY

     James H. Bailey, III, 61, of Worcester, passed away on Friday at home with his family.  He leaves his loving wife  of 19 years, Priscilla (Givins) Bailey; three sons, James D. Payton and Jermaine Payton and his wife Jennifer all of West Virginia and Lamar Tetteyfio of Worcester; two daughters, Regina and Charisa White both of Worcester; three brothers, Preston Spurill, Terry Bowser, and Martin Anfield; three sisters, Ethel Bailey, Darlene Harris and Lucinda Griffon; 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  He was predeceased by a sister, Carrie Johnson, a nephew Eric Johnson and a niece, Moneka Griffin.

James worked as a supervisor for Saint-Gobain for over 20 years.  In his earlier years, he worked as a Park Ranger in Boston.  He enjoyed playing his PlayStation, watching the football game, especially the San Francisco 49ers and going fishing.

A period of calling hours will be celebrated Thursday, January 30, 2020, from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, followed by his funeral service at 11:00 am.  Burial will follow to Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.