- Date Of Birth: May 30, 1939
- Date Of Death: November 17, 2022
- State: Georgia
Robert Glenn “Bobby” Bailey, Sr. of Statesboro, Ga., passed away Thursday night, November 17, 2022, at the age of 83.
He was born in Statesboro, Ga., on May 30, 1939, the oldest of three children of Verna Mae Anderson and Clyde E. Bailey. He grew up in the Westside community and remained there his whole life.
From the day he was born until his last day, Bobby was a farmer. He had a passion for farming and loved the land. Looking out at a peanut field in Bulloch County, the average person probably sees just that — peanuts. But to Bobby, the field was his life.
Bobby graduated from Statesboro High School in 1957, he went on to study business at Bolen-Draughon Business College and was a member of the Georgia Air National Guard.
He was named Conservationist of the Year for Bulloch County by the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District in 1980.
In 1964, Bobby met the love of his life, Annette Corrie Rushing, and for 58 years they shared everything life can offer – together.
He was a loving husband and father, a cherished Papa, a man of integrity, and a man of his word.
Bobby is survived by his wife Annette, his daughter, Candi Smith, his son, Glenn Bailey and wife Kelli, three grandchildren, Caitlin Smith, Trace Bailey, and Stone Bailey. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Bailey Harville, nieces, Julie Kidd, Debbie Woolard, Charlotte Paige, Jessica Thompson, Jennifer Williams, their families, and nephew Jeff Harville.
