BAILEY-MEINERT, James Allen

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 James Allen Bailey-Meinert, 49, born Sept. 15, 1963, passed away in February 2013. He was son, brother, father, grandfather and favorite uncle to Amanda and Jordan. Allen sadly has passed away, but will never be forgotten. Allen grew up in Alhambra, Calif. He attended Alhambra High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, soccer and basketball. He served nine years in the Air Force. Allen was a correction's officer and lived in Coolidge, Ariz., at his time of death. Allen is survived by his four children, James Jr., 27, Alysha Busser, 23, Maria, 22, and Kade, 11. His two grandchildren are Darius Jr., 4, and Greyson Busser, 2. He is also survived by his mother Angelita (Hernandez) Bell and father Joseph John Meinert. Allen had the best sister in the whole wide world, Wendy Bodeman; his other siblings were Thomas Bailey, Geraldine Amelia, Jacob Charles and Joseph John. It was Allen's wish to be cremated. There will be no funeral services for him. Upon release of his ashes at a couple of very special locations, there will be an intimate ceremony. "I have fought the good fight I have finished the race and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me."-2 Timothy 4: 7-8. Information provided by survivors.