He was predeceased by his son Gains Bailey, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Nellie Bailey, 3 children; Janice, Donna, and Doug, 6 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army WWII as a cryptographer and had a successful career in the Insurance Industry. Kind and caring, he was devoted to his family and to all who knew him. Hugh spent many happy years enjoying boating, fishing, playing cards and traveling the country with family and friends.
The family will receive friends for a Visitation Saturday, September 28, 2019 between 1 and 2 p.m. at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home at the Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by Interment at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.