BOYD M. AILEY, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday afternoon, June 29, 2015 at Jefferson County Health and Rehabilitation Center. “Do you know the Lord” a phrase that countless people have heard from Boyd Ailey while spreading God’s word…And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased (Mark 1:11). Boyd had complete devotion for the Lord, witnessing and singing for over 50 years to everyone he came in contact with while being a faithful member of the Nina Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Manning Ailey; father, Otha Ailey; brothers and sisters, Wimp (Deannie ) Ailey, William Ailey, and Ilene (Gene) Gass. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ogle Mae Ailey; son, Shane (Jennifer) Ailey; daughter, Laura (Bob) Hill; sister, Lois (Joe) Cate; grandchildren, Chad (Rachel) Zimmer, Payton Spencer Ailey, Abigail Ailey; great grandchild, Grace Mabe; lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly; and a wonderful church family and many friends. He truly will be greatly missed.
Funeral services, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 7:00pm at the Nina Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Norris and Bro. Wayne McKinney officiating. Interment graveside services, Thursday, 11:30am at Swanns Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 5:00 to 7:00pm prior to the services at the church.