Doug Bailey

Doug Bailey, age 73, of Spartanburg, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at his home after an extended illness.

Doug was born Sunday, October 4, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Bailey and Dorothy Bailey Sears. He was a graduate of Chase High School and was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. Doug owned and operated Bailey’s Rug Shop and worked for Spindale Mill for many years. He also worked as an attendant at the Savings Gas Station in Forest City. Doug enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, Atlanta Braves baseball and Detroit Lions football. Above all else he especially loved spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. Family was everything to Doug.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-seven years, Edith Gail Bailey; brother, Tony Bailey; a granddaughter, Pamela Cline and great grandchild, Nova Bailey.

Those left to honor his legacy include his daughters, Tracy Dotson (Scott) of Spartanburg and Angela Bailey (Mikey Broyles) of Forest City; step-daughter, Melissa Porter (Terry) of Shelby; sisters, Patty Hill (Darren) of Shiloh Community and Abigail Poteat (Steve) of Forest City; grandchildren, Ken Allen (Erlinda), Autumn Singleton (Isaiah), William Camp (Chloe Moore), Kenzie Gilbert, Brittney Richardson (Cody), Jessica Shires, Daniel Hush, Jr., Alisa Lawter, Levi Bailey, Xavier Jennings; five great grandchildren; special nieces, Sarah Koone and Julia Davis.

A memorial service is being planned for a date to be announced.