Ben Bailey

SERVICES: SATURDAYAUGUST 12, 20171:00 P.M.MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION:  SATURDAYAUGUST 12, 201711:00 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIMEINTERMENT:GOOD HOPE CEMETERYWITH MILITARY HONORSOFFICIATING:  REV. BRIAN WEIR Mr. Bailey, 71, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.He was a native of the Stewart community in Webster County, MS, and a Philadelphia resident since 1983.  He was an entrepreneur most of his working life, of which included, owner of Nu-Scan Medical Imaging in Philadelphia; co-owner with Gary Keen of Wheels Of Time Street Rod Parts; owner of Home Medical & Oxygen Supply in  Philadelphia; Books-N-Things in Philadelphia; and multiple businesses in Columbus, MS.  He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of numerous street rod and antique car clubs and the local bass club.  Mr. Bailey was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife, Jean Bailey of Philadelphia; daughter, Lisa Bailey Jordan of Wiggins; son, Kevin Bailey of Union; grandchildren, Emilee Patton, Russell Smith, Dakota Ryan Bailey, Keegan Slade Bailey and Austin Lee Bailey; great-grandchildren, Emmalynn Patton and Clint Patton; sister, Mary Jane Cox of Florence; brother, James Wiley Bailey of Columbus; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his godson, Jason Morrow; and parents, Luther and Mary Lou Bailey.