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Obituary For Mr. Torris Bailey
In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Torris E. Bailey. The service celebrating the life of Torris E. Bailey will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4, , 2023, at St. Philip A.M.E. Church, 240 Candler Road, S.E., Atlanta, GA. The Rev. Dr. William D. Watley, senior pastor. The body will lie in repose one hour before the service. (CDC COVID-19 guidelines and social distances will be observed.) Interment Bethel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Bethel Church Rd., Eatonton, GA.
An Eatonton, GA native, Torris developed a strong work ethic on his family’s Putnam County dairy farm and graduated from the historic Butler Baker High School. He was a 1971 graduate of Morehouse College where he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After further studies at Atlanta University, Torris Bailey had a notable career with The Hartford and Fireman’s Fund (now Allianz) insurance companies. He was a faithful greeter and usher at St. Philip. As a resident of Tucker, GA, Torris was known as the ‘Voice of Tucker High School Baseball’ as the game announcer for many years.
Torris Bailey passed away on February 23, 2023. Those who cherish his memory include his wife Ellen K. Bailey; son Jared Bailey; granddaughter Janiyah Bailey; sister Leila B. Mitchell; other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sharing memorial contributions with Morehouse College, General Scholarship Fund, 830 Westview Dr., S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 or giving.morhouse.edu.
Services will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/live/u2GRv8RQUjQ?feature=share
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Frances Harper sent Emerald Garden Basket for Mr. Torris Bailey - March 03, 2023
Torris was a wonderful co-worker, cube-mate and friend to all of us for many years.
Frances Harper, Barbara Connor, Stacy Nicolin, Colleen Sauter, Janice Johnson and Jeannine Klein
Worked with Torris in Cincinnati at Hartford Ins. in the mid 1980's. A real gentleman and friend. Late condolences from Jeff Masch.
My sincere condolences to the Bailey Family. I will never forget Torris and how kind he was to me. He believed enough in me to recommend for a training program in insurance. I didn't know anything about insurance. At a young age of about 25 or 26 he helped start me on a career path that later allowed me to provide for my family, in particular my son. He changed my life and I don't think he knew how much. Thank you Torris and RIP. I pray for continued comfort and peace for the family. Respectfully, Michele Brewster
My sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. Bailey. He was a great boss and put me on a career path at FFIC because he saw something in me. He was my friend and I have fond memories of him breaking bread with me and my husband and 5 year old at the time. He loved Ellen and Jared and spoke fondly of them whenever he visited Tampa FFIC. He will be missed. Angela Pearsell
My sincere condolences to the Bailey Family, He will truly be missed. Sincerely and always with Love Gail White
My deepest sympathy to the family.Torris and I were neighbors in our early childhood as well as celebrating birthdays in the month of September. Torris the 10th and I the 9th.I will certainly miss those occasional calls we made to each other over the years to say happy birthday and to wish each other families well.RIP my friend, a good hearted person loved by many and a true servant of God. May God continue to comfort the heart and mind of his wife, son, sister and all the family. Harold Moreland and family
Torris you will be missed but not forgotten. I will always our last trip in your car with Skint where we share a lot of memories when we are online. Blessings to your family -we loss a great Brother
My condolences to Mrs. Bailey, Torris was a jewel and was always to kind to people. He will be missed. It was a pleasure knowing Torris.
Sincerely,
Verdelle Moore
Farewell dear Kappa Brother and fellow classmate at Morehouse. Praying for comfort, strength and peace for entire Family as well as your Line Brothers. Respectfully, Roland H. Crowder, Jr. '71
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
