Carl Irvin Bailey

Carl Irvin Bailey, 74 passed away after a sudden illness on 03/17/2023.  He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Eugene B. Bailey and Beulah Kersey Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Bailey.

A celebration of Carl's life will be held at Centerville Community Church, 401 Wilson Drive,  Centerville, GA 31028 on April 15th from 2-4 PM.  Additionally prior to the above service a memorial service at Lakepoint Community Church, 1410 Atlanta Hwy,  Madison, GA 30650 will be held April 8th from 3-5 PM.

Carl was raised in rural Georgia until moving to Madison for his high school years. He was known there for his athletic achievements which were many. According to his brother, if it involved a ball, he was in. Carl held great memories of those days. He held various positions around the Madison/Covington areas, during which time he obtained his degree in Business Administration through UGA. His last position was as a Financial Advisor for Bailey Financial Services for approximately 25 years, until he retired.

Carl's passion was writing inspirational messages and had quite a following for his Friday emails. He had a heart for helping people with the everyday challenges of life. It was his desire to point the way to the answers for everything that can be found within. Carl dedicated himself to drawing closer to God every single day. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, golf and was particularly fond of the beach and visiting his favorite place, Charleston SC. His videos can be found on you tube under “What to do in Charleston”

Those left to cherish Carl's memory are his loving wife, Patricia Downer Bailey; former wife: Connie Bailey; children: Lori Caldwell and husband Chad, Leigh Gourley and husband Paul, Lynn Rodriguez and husband, Raul; brother: Wilder Bailey and wife, Cathy; grandchildren: Ethan, Emma, Elise, Everett, Ezra, Ryan, Colton, Kierstan, Zoe, Sage and Tanner;  Blended family: Angela Newman, David Anton; grandchildren: Rebecca Newman, Sarah Foley & husband Ashley; great-grandchild: Alexander Carl Foley who is his names sake; Additionally, Dekota Lawson and so many friends who loved him.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations be made to Happy Hour Service Center,  202 North Davis Drive,  Warner Robins, GA 31093.  happyhourservicecenter.org.   This is a service for intellectually and physically disabled adults. Carl had great compassion for them.

“YOUR LIFE WAS A BLESSING, YOUR MEMORY A TREASURE”