Charles Edward Bailey age 87 of Watertown died Thursday evening, Aug. 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born Jan. 13, 1930, son of the late Charlie Wilson Bailey and Pauline Phillips Bailey and was preceded in death by his brother Milton Bailey and infant brother and sister, Emma Louise Bailey and Howard David Bailey. Ed was a longtime member of the Watertown First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a retired 30 yr. employee of TRW Ross Gear. Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years, Duvene Williams Bailey; son, Lynn Bailey and wife, Wanda of Murfreesboro; daughter, Teresa Mofield and husband, Ed of Norene; grandchildren, Hunter and Shelby Mofield, Tiffany (Ryan Gay) Bailey and their daughter, Ella Marie Gay; step-grandson, Stevie (Sara) Mofield and their daughter, Larkin Mofield; sister, Dot (John) Carson of Mt. Juliet; brother, Mike Bailey of Watertown; sister-in-law, Helen Bailey; nieces, nephews and special friend and caregiver, Brenda Dorris. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Don Mathis officiating. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. till service time on Sunday. Pallbearers, Keith and Kevin Carson, Chris Bailey, Hunter and Stevie Mofield, Ryan Gay. The family wishes to thank the caregivers with Gentiva/Kindred Hospice for their love and care. Interment at Jones Hill Cemetery.