Mr. Thomas Barry Bailey, 65, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson.

Born on November 10, 1955 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Bailey and Myrtie Ruth Hicks Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a retired team leader for TI Automotive, and a member of Gateway Believers Fellowship, Carnesville, where he was the Head usher.

Survivors include his wife: Kathy Clardy Bailey of the home; two sons: Chad Bailey (Renee) and Evan Bailey (Jessica), all of Hartwell; one daughter: Lori Corbett of Lavonia; one step-son: Braxton Harrison (Angela) of Madison, GA; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents and one son: Chris Bailey.

A Celebration of Life service for Barry Bailey will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gateway Believers Fellowship, Carnesville with Apostle David Coker, Pastor Andy Coker, and Pastor T. Singleton officiating. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Diann Hobbs Scholarship Fund c/o Faith Christian Day Care, Gateway Believers Fellowship, 6475 Hwy. 145, Carnesville, GA 30521.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.