Bailey, Jerome

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.” Revelation 21:4-6 KJV Mr. Jerome Bailey was born on August 10, 1948 in Florence, South Carolina to Jethro and Ruth Jones Bailey. He was also the grandson of George Sam Bailey and Emma Bailey. On Friday, June 24, 2011, he received his summons and entered into eternal rest where all former things are passed away. “Deacon”, as he was affectionately called, attended Pamplico and Florence Public Schools. Jerome furthered his education at Florence-Darlington Technical College and from there his interest in trains began to blossom. He was first employed with CSX as an engineer of freight trains before being promoted to Amtrak Locomotive as an engineer of passenger trains. In combination with CSX and Amtrak, Jerome worked for over 40 years operating trains and held the honor of being the first black engineer in Florence County. Jerome served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971, and received an honorable discharge. Jerome was a faithful member of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church of Jesus, Darlington, South Carolina where he served as a member of the Deacon Board, Senior Choir, Usher Board, Male Chorus, Maintenance Department, Willing Workers and President of the Men‘s Department. He was saved, sanctified, baptized in the name of Jesus and fuilled with the Holy Ghost. He was truly a lover of Christ, his wife, his children, grandchildren, and his church family. In addition to his mother and grandparents, Jerome was predeceased by a sister, Joanne Bailey. Left to cherish his precious memories are: his loving wife and pastor, Linda Bailey of the home; four daughters, Contrella S. (Gene) Holmes of Sumter, SC; Contreva L. Bailey of Florence, SC; Olivietta “ChiChi” Davis of Atlanta, GA and Kristi Washington of Augusta, GA; six grandchildren, Kenyada Woye, A. James Woye, Jozetta Davis, Minister Breon Bailey, Trevon Bailey and Tatiana Washington; his father, Jethro Bailey of Terevose, PA; four siblings, Emma Easterling of Florence, SC; George (Dorothy) Bailey of Queens, NY; Woodrow (Marcella) Bailey of Florence, SC and James (Sharon) Bailey of Trevose, PA; mother-in-law, Gladys Thomas; brother-in-law, William Scott; godson, J. Titus Holmes; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and family.