Gary retired with over 40 years of service from the United States Air Force as a Full Bird Colonel. He loved his family, his church, and traveling.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, George and Agnes Bailey and two brothers, Darin Bailey and Jack Bailey.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nan Bailey; two daughters, Kim (Tommy) Cason and Kay (Nathan) Manning; one brother, Jimmy Bailey; one sister, Mary (Phillip) Blaney, two grandchildren, Doug Butler and Dr. Natalie (Jake) Hunsinger; two great grandchildren, Kira Butler and Alpheous Jacob Hunsinger; several other family members and a host of friends.
A graveside service for Gary will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Moncrief Cemetery, 2055 Moncrief Road, Gardendale, AL 35071.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Bailey family.