Former business owner Braden Lavern Bailey dies

Braden Lavern Bailey, 93, of Henderson passed away March 9, 2022 at his home. Committal services were 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Bailey Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Gary Sinise Foundation or Tunnel to Towers.
He was born Nov. 5, 1928 in Henderson County, the son of the late Clark Braden and Violet Ider Ridley Bailey. He married his lifelong sweetheart Shirley Ann Bromberek on Sept. 24, 1957. They made their home in Jacks Creek. He joined the TN Army National Guard, then the US Army during the Korean War.
He farmed, and then he and his brother, Howard Bailey established Bailey Brothers Trucking Company, which they ran for about 10 years. He then began operating Bailey’s Store in Jacks Creek for 25 years. He enjoyed farming, gardening and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Jacks Creek and served as its minister for a time.
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