Hobart Paul Bailey – age 69 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2017 at Willow Ridge Center. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Hobart is preceded in death by his parents, Plez Abe and Juanita Bailey; sister, Darlene Bailey; brothers, Glen and Larry Bailey. He is survived by daughter, Janice Wilkerson; son, Billy (Karen) Bailey; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Key and Peggy Davidson; brothers, Mitchy, David and Ricky Bailey; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Reverend Tyler Warwick officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Trinity Funeral Home to go in procession to Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Hobart Bailey. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net