Terry C. Bailey Sr. was born on November 1 1925 to Thomas and Mae Ella Bailey in Winston Salem NC. He was called home on October 4, 2019 at the age of 93. After graduating from Atkins High School in Winston Salem, Mr. Bailey followed his passion for aviation and joined the US Army Air Corps at age 17. His perseverance paid off and he eventually served as a Tuskegee Airman, and continued to fly even after being discharged from military service. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife, Hiji C. Bailey; three children, Terry, Jr., Lawrence, and Garnetta (Daniel) Chain; a sister, Carolyn White; his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends 11 am Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with funeral services following at 11:30 am. Interment will be in Baileytown Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC.