Macon, Georgia - Mr. Bailey was born in Hatchechubbee, AL to the parentage of Mance and Lucy Fortson Bailey. He was educated in Georgia, joined the U.S. Air Force and worked at Robins Air Force Base for over forty years.
Survivors include: children, Christopher (Marie) Bailey and Helen Bailey-Dismuke; grandchildren, Trey A. Dismuke and Tyler A. Dismuke; siblings, Margie Smith, Oneida Carter and Ulysses (Carol) Bailey; brother-in-law, Monroe Abram; other relatives and friends.