Gary Lavelle Bailey

August 22, 1950 – December 17, 2022

The family of Gary Lavelle Bailey, of Opelika, AL are saddened to announce his passing on December 17, 2022. He was 72 years old.

Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Bailey; father, Hiram Bailey; sister, Brenda Gayle Bailey; and mother Margie Inez Styres.

Gary is survived by his sister, Anita (Jerry) Herron; brothers, Buster Bailey, Ronald (Gwenn) Bailey, Randy Bailey, and Bobby (Sandra) Gates.

Gary was an avid chess player and he studied chess all his life. He reached the level of Grandmaster.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.