Charlie Bailey

Of Lakeland, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 in the South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born March 27, 1950 in Lanier County, Georgia to the late Wilbur and Alberta Downing Bailey. He worked with the Lanier County Sheriff’s Department for 15 years in many areas but primarily as a dispatcher and jailor. He later worked with the Nashville Police Department as a dispatcher and retired due to health. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Evelyn Jones and Linda Browning and 3 brothers, Raymond Bailey, Wilbur Bailey, and Jimmy Bailey.
Survivors include:
Wife of 39 years Mickey Bailey Lakeland, GA
3 Daughters & Sons-In-Law Lisa & Tom Fischer Lakeland, GA
Amanda & Mark Losser Willacoochee, GA
Maggie Bailey Lakeland, GA
6 Sons & Daughters-In-Law Richard Bailey Valdosta, GA
David & Denise Bailey Lakeland, GA
Mark Bailey Maine
Charles R. & Emma Bailey, Jr. Lakeland, GA
John & Mandy Bailey Lakeland, GA
Chris Bailey Lakeland, GA
34 Grandchildren
4 Sisters & Brothers-In-Law Mary Dent Lakeland, GA
Libby Browning Lakeland, GA
Margaret & Tim Brogdon Valdosta, GA
Vickie & Tracy Shiver Lakeland, GA
Mother-In-Law Alice Knowles St. Mark, FL
Brother-In-Law William Browning Lakeland, GA
Sister-In-Law Marcie Bailey Valdosta, GA
Best Friends William Gilyard Lakeland, GA
Donnie Cornelison Alabama
Clyde Brogdon Lakeland, GA
A number of Nieces & Nephews

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Fender Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.