Gary S. Bailey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary S. Bailey, a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died on July 3, 2015, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Jupiter Island for 25 years. Gary was born on April 17, 1936 in Lexington, Kentucky, and moved to Miami Springs with his family in 1947. He graduated from Miami Edison High School and Florida State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Gary and his brother, Steve, grew the Miami Elevator company, which their father started, into the largest independently owned elevator sales and service company in the United States, with offices in Florida, Arizona and in the Bahamas. He remained loyal to FSU as a proud Seminole Booster and returned for countless football games over the years. Gary truly loved his friends, both old and new, and managed to stay in touch with them over the years. With a generous spirit he supported many charities and helped more people quietly than we will ever know. Gary loved riding his ATV and snowmobile across Colorado's Rocky Mountains. He was a true flag-waving patriot who loved this country, criss-crossing it many times, even on a train. He loved country music, NASCAR, fishing with his buddies, a good cigar and a cold "Bud". But most of all he loved his children and grandchildren who made him so proud! He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brenda (McCampbell), his daughter, Mary Bailey of Dallas, TX, sons Jeffrey Bailey (Kelli) of Vail, CO and Douglas Bailey of Arlington, VA; six grandchildren: Will & Jack Phillippe, Hunter & Lainey Bailey, and Seth & Campbell Bailey; his brother Steve (Lucia) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Taylor-Modeen Funeral Home from 3-5 PM on,Thursday, July 9th. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to any charity or cause that is close to your heart.

Gary S. Bailey

April 17, 1936 - July 3, 2015