Gary Neil Bailey, 54, of Kingston, Okla. passed away on May 12, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1967 in Ardmore, Okla. to Linda Herin and Bobby Bailey. Gary was raised in the small town of Kingston, Okla. with his four siblings: two sisters, Starla Bailey and Kimberly Bailey and two brothers, Larry Bailey and Tommy Bailey.
Gary believed in hard work and worked many places to care for his two children, Justin Bailey and Brandy Bailey, whom he raised with his life-long partner of 38 years, Shirley Stafford. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He deeply loved his four grandchildren: Trevor Butler, Joslynn Bailey, Hunter Bailey, and Emily Butler.
Gary enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes, and listening to the radio. Gary was loved by his family and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his life partner Shirley Stafford of Kingston, Okla., children; Justin Bailey and wife Kylee of Kingston, Okla., Brandy Bailey and husband Tim of Kingston, Okla., grandchildren; Trevor Butler, Joslynn Bailey, Hunter Bailey, and Emily Butler.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and many other loving family members.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla.
Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.