Rev. Jimmie Dale Bailey Sr. died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at River Region Medical Center. He was 74.

Rev. Bailey was born in Satartia and graduated from Culkin Academy before joining the Navy. He attended Hinds Junior College, Southwest Community College and Delta State University.

He was a Bible scholar and teacher and pastored churches in Vicksburg, McComb, Grenada, Greenville and Yazoo City. He served as CEO of Lovie’s Day Care from 1985 until 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Gladys Bailey.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lovie Pugh Bailey of Vicksburg; one son, Jimmie Dale Bailey Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; one daughter, Dinah Lynn Curtis of Byram; a brother, Billy Joe Bailey of Pearl; three sisters, Bonita Purvis, Sara Sellers and Patsy Beausoliel, all of Vicksburg; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Beginnings Church on Lee Road. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the service.

Memorials may be made to Camellia Hospice, 2080 S. Frontage Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

Glenwood Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.