James A. Bailey, 75, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Gulf Healthcare in Port Arthur. James was born September 2, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to Joseph Bailey and Bessie McCord Bailey. He was a lifelong area resident and a member of Central Baptist Church of Port Arthur. James was a retired self-employed carpet and vinyl installer for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Emerant Bailey; son Vance Lachausse; brothers, Weldon Bailey, Phillip Bailey, Galen Bailey; and daughter-in-law, Tonya JoAnn Bailey. Survivors include his daughters, Sharene Bailey of Port Neches, and Krista Bailey Poole and husband Shane of Austin; and son, Todd Bailey and wife Adana of Center; step-sons, Shane Foxworth and wife Lori of North Carolina, Robert Foxworth and wife Katrina of Georgia, and Rodney Foxworth of Baytown; sister, Lynda Bailey of Delaware; brother, Dwayne "Dub" Bailey of Pennsylvania; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Phil Sigman officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.