Mr. James Grant Bailey

Bailey, James Grant “Jim” was born Oct 2, 1932 in Gary, IN. on Tuesday, January 16. He was 86. After serving in the Army, Jim returned to finish his education at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), graduating in 1958. He met his wife Ann Acheson at IU and they married in July of ’58. Soon after their marriage and a short stint with the Montgomery Ward retail company in Aurora, IL, he went to work selling for National Accounts Systems, a debt collection company based in Chicago, IL. When the company was bought, he left and began his own company, Master Collectors Inc. in Hinsdale, IL. The company grew and branched out to 6 more branch offices. In 1979 Jim, Ann and family moved to Atlanta, residing in Sandy Springs. Jim sold Master Collectors in 1994. In 1995, after investigating his options, he bought Atlanta National Golf Course in Alpharetta, where he and Ann resided. In the midst of all of Jim’s business lives, he and Ann loved to travel and took wonderful trips around the world on exciting adventures. Jim had 2 favorite trips of the many. He was thrilled to be able to attend and participate in Cooperstown Hall of Fame induction weekend, and loved ballooning over the Alps with Ann and friends. In 2005 Jim sold the club and retired to travel, to play golf, the Concourse Athletic Club, and lunch with the guys. Jim is survived by his wife Ann of 59 years, four daughters and son-in-laws: Ruth & Matt Schirmer of Denver CO, Kittie and Gary Barth of Cumming GA, Julie and Marc Coulombe of Anchorage AK, Christy & Paul McCranie Sr of Roswell, GA; 23 grandchildren (ages 8-31); 4 great grandchildren; nephews Bill and Jack Strang and niece Carol Hodney. Jim was passionate about providing for his wife & family and his humor and guidance will be deeply missed by his daughters and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Polo Golf & Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Dr., Cumming, GA on Saturday, January 27th at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, his family invites you to donate to The Fisher House Foundation in support of our military families at the following link: donate.fisherhouse.org.

Mr. James Grant Bailey

October 2, 1932 - January 16, 2018