James Reid Hailey

James Reid Hailey, 99, of 1214 Second Street, passed away Wednesday evening, November 30, 2011 at Brian Center in Eden. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 3, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hailey was born April 12, 1912 in Leaksville, NC, son of the late Percy "P.T." Hailey and Minnie Smith Hailey. He was a retired night watchman for Fieldcrest Mills. Mr. Hailey had a great love of steam trains and steam engines. He was an avid reader and also a loyal Atlanta Braves fan. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Surviving are his brother, Melvin S. Haley and wife, Grace of Macon, GA; special nephew, Jeff Kallam of the home; his dear friend, Jerine Patterson; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, P. T. "Peach" Hailey; and sisters, Edna Hailey Kallam, Annie Ruth Hailey Barksdale and Mary Lilly Hailey Self. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside and other times at the home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com