Why is it called lake Tom Bailey in Mississippi?

Question

Why is it called lake Tom Bailey in Mississippi?

Answer 1

It's named after :

Thomas Lowry Bailey (January 6, 1888 - November 2, 1946) was a politician from the state of Mississippi.

Bailey was born in Webster County, Mississippi and he graduated from Millsaps College. Bailey was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives as a democratic candidate in 1915 and he served for twenty-four years. He unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1939 but he was elected in 1943. Bailey helped in the development of roads and ways to help farmers sell their products. After the end of World War II, he predicted big changes for Mississippi.

He died during his first term as governor.