Louie Bailey

Louie Edward Bailey, age 80, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina. Born on July 18, 1945, in Hartwell, Louie was the son of the late Bert A. and Flossie Stone Bailey.

An active member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, Louie served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. Louie retired from The Springs Manufacturing as the maintenance manager. In his retirement, he found purpose as the custodian in charge of the Franklin County Recycling Center in Lavonia, where he was known for his dedication and friendly demeanor.

In addition to his parents, Louie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Trudy Wright Bailey, and his son, Timothy Bailey, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Wade Bailey, Harold Bailey, and John Walker Bailey; and his sister, Sara Fulghum.

Louie is survived by his son, James Bailey; and his cherished grandchildren, Timothy Bailey, Jr. (Haley), Amber Leard (Blake), Stephen Bailey (Sara), Jonah Bailey, Jaron Bailey, Ethan Bailey, Lauren Bailey, and Caitlin Bailey, along with twelve beloved great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Shoal Creek Baptist Church, where he will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30 PM.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.