Mr. Scott Edward Bailey, 66, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home on Lake Hartwell.

Born on January 31, 1958 in Atlanta GA, he was the son of John F. Bailey and the late Joan Hedden Bailey.  Scott was a former Customer Service Agent for U. S. Airways. He loved his time working at Piedmont Airlines before it became U. S. Airways. Scott loved hosting family and friends at his home on Lake Hartwell and was affectionately known as "The Mayor of Bamboo Point". He also loved his dog, Drake and his grandchildren.

Scott is survived by his father, John Bailey of Hartwell; two children, Ben Bailey (Maddie) of Griffin GA and Rachel Bailey of St. Louis MO; three grandchildren, Alice Bailey, Margaret Bailey and Henry Bailey; a brother, Michael Bailey of Ft. Myers FL; a nephew, Zachary Bailey and his daughter, Charlotte of Ft. Myers FL; other nieces and nephews, Gabe Parker (Krystle) Caleb Parker (Grace), Rose Greenwood (Joel), Lizzie Burrow (Jack), Kate Fallin (William), Ruby Parker, Malachi Parker, Lottie Parker, Elli Parker, Gideon Parker, Merrily Parker, Knox Parker and Tynley Parker; great-nieces and nephews, Tallulah Parker, Riley Parker, Christopher Burrow and Susan Burrow also survive.  He was preceded in death by his mother and a nephew, Nicholas Bailey.

The family will host a visitation, Friday, February 16, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at The Rock Church, 4669 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock GA 30285.

A celebration of Scott's Life will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the home of his father, John Bailey, 173 Woods Lane, Hartwell GA 30643.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Scott to the Hart County Animal Rescue, PO Box 45, Hartwell GA 30643.

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