Date of Death: February 1, 2025
Service Details
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until time of services at 3:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, with Curt Bennett officiating.
Obituary Notice
James Nelson Bailey Jr., 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 29, 1950 in Highland Park, the son of James N. and Helen (Van Dyke) Bailey, and graduated from Milford High School with the Class of 1968.
James pastored at the Open Door Bible Church, in Hudson, MI, The Fish Lake Bible Church, in Sturgis, MI., and the Three Rivers Bible Church, Three Rivers, MI.
James served his country honorably in the U.S. National Guard.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his sons, James Bailey III and Jeremy (Amanda) Bailey; daughter, Jennifer Crotser; mother of his children, Sue Bailey; grandchildren, Nicholas, Lukas, Aubrey, Shelby, James IV, Isabella, Alxander, Charlotte, Hannah, and Parker; several great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Caitlin) Bailey, sister, Susan (Gary) Johnson, brother-in-law, Bruce Harper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Barb Harper.
Additional Information
Donations in James’ memory may be directed to Three Rivers Pregnancy Helpline. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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I many times enjoyed long theological talks with Jay. He always treated me with a smile and a kind handshake.
Due to the weather I may not be there. Jay was a very nice man and I remember him fondly. Meet him not long ago and he remembered me but I haven’t seen Him in 10 years. Rest in peace Jay. Wishing his family peace and fond memories of the past.
Pastor Jay
I had many good memories of you preaching at the Bible church you and your family the many baptisms the many things the services you preached my life was touched by you and so many ways the Bible church was a beacon in my life at the time I came you and Geneva made a difference in my life when I walked in those doors I was a broken hot mess. I’m so sorry for the loss for everyone at the Bible church for the family and friends that I’ve been to miss you.
Mr. Bailey was by-far the most influential teacher of my early adult life. He was a good friend, and a brother in Christ. Jay, in many ways, saved my life, and I thank God for putting him in my life. I joined the military, in some ways, because of Jay, and I have many good memories with Jay, that will never be forgotten. Love and peace that passes all understanding for all family and friends.
Great memories of Jay when we taught together for many years at Lake Area Christian School. He was a great friend and servant of God.
Rest in peace Pastor Jay. My condolences to the family left behind.
Rest in Peace Jay, and Prayers for Family and Friends..