William Guy Bailey

Guy Bailey, 77, of Rock Hill passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. Guy leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn Bailey, his daughter Laurie Bailey, two grandsons Corey Bailey (Rachel) and Greyson Bailey (Makayla), great grandson Ethan Bailey, Brother Dale Bailey (Dianne), Mother-in-law Ruth Hinson, and daughter-in-law Allison Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Gertrude Bailey, his son Jodi Bailey, and Brother Don Bailey.

In 1966, Guy joined the United States Marine Corps where he served in the Vietnam war. Once he returned from the war, he married his loving wife Evelyn and has spent the last 57 years being a devoted husband. After leaving the Marine Corps, he returned home and spent the next 37 years swinging shifts at Bowater. Guy retired in 2006 and spent every possible moment enjoying the outdoors to the fullest. He loved camping at Bowater Park, one of his favorite places, where he spent endless hours around the campfire laughing and enjoying stories with some of his dearest friends from Bowater, along with his family. He was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on the water trying to catch his next trophy bass. Aside from all things outdoors his greatest love in life, his pride and joy were his wife, children, and his grandchildren.

The family will receive family and friends on Friday, November 15th at 11:00 am at Greene’s Northwest Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 12:00pm with Jerry Devinney officiating. Military burial will follow the service at Grandview Memorial Cherry Road.