Doug Bailey, age 73, of Spartanburg

Doug Bailey, age 73, of Spartanburg, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Doug was born October 4, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Bailey and Dorothy Bailey Seres. 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 and Savings Gas Station in Forest City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Edith Gail Bailey; brothers, Tony Bailey and Joey Seres; 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, Susie Ledbetter (Doug) of Bostic and Abigail Poteat (Steve) of Forest City; brothers, Sonny Bailey and Alan Seres (Debbie) of Bostic; 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; eight great grandchildren; two nieces.

A memorial service was held October 27 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Linder officiating. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.