Gary Wilson Bailey entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2022 at the age of 85. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to the late Clifford Paul and Grace Roberta Bailey on June 17, 1937; he now reunites with his parents, his wife, Velta Pauline Bailey, and brother Deane P. Bailey.
Gary faithfully served his country in the USAF for 20 years, retiring as SMSGT. He continued serving for another 25 years in the Civil Service, retiring January 6, 2006, as a GS-11. He was proud to serve and be of the few air craft mechanics to repair and maintain Stealth fighters. He traveled to many places to maintain the planes, even after his retirement. He also enjoyed volunteering his time to provide necessities to the community he lived in. He truly had a passion to help others, and his presence and generosity will be sorely missed.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his daughter, Janna Bailey; sister, Valerie Stevenson (William); half-brother, Charles Nicholas (Mona); and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
The family will be receiving guests on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 6pm-8pm. Services will continue with a 1pm Celebration of Life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the South Plains Food Bank in Gary's memory are appreciated.
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