Alvin Earl Bailey

Alvin Earl Baily was born in Los Angeles, CA on 6/19/1931 and passed away in San Luis Obispo, CA on 3/27/2023 at the age of 91. At an early age Alvin moved with his family to Santa Margarita Las Pilitas area and in 1947 the family moved to Templeton, CA. He graduated from Templeton High School in 1950 where he drove the school bus during his senior year in high school to support his family after his father passed away. He then served in the California Army National Guard and his unit was activated in 1951 and he served in Korea. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, he returned to Templeton where he worked for Ford in Paso Robles as a mechanic. Later he worked for Layton Tree Service, then the Paso Robles Boy’s School as a fireman. He transferred to Atascadero State Hospital where he retired in 1981. Alvin was a long time member of First Southern Baptist Church in Atascadero, and was known for his love of conversations, going out to breakfast, working on cars (especially Peugeots), and helping all family and friends quietly and with little fanfare as he believed the Lord would have him do. He was known for seeing what needed to be done for someone and getting it done. He is proceeded in death by his parents Harry and Harriet Bailey, his wife, Leana Bailey, his daughters, Cindy (Bailey) Coats and Cheryl (Peddie) Morse. He is survived by his sister, Arlene Green, AZ, his sons Jeff Bailey of Sommerset, CA, and Greg Bailey of Templeton, CA; his daughters Debbie (Peddie) Lauger, Orangevale CA, and Kathryn (Peddie) Simmons, Eufala, OK as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, 11:00am at Atascadero Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Loaves and Fishes of Atascadero.