John Donald "J.D." Bailey

John Donald “J.D.” Bailey, 90, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday evening, August 8, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. John was born on August 9, 1935, a son of the late James Ernest and Nellie Roberts Bailey.

John was a proud veteran of the US Army and served two years in Germany. He was a body shop technician for over 30 years with Wakefield Buick.

Surviving is his wife of over 68 years, Barbara Geraldine “Doodle” Lanford Bailey; his daughter, Robin Blackwell (Mike) of Pauline, SC; his son, Donald Bailey of Moore, SC; 5 grandchildren, Hunter Blackwell (Haley), Aften Beeler (John), Shawn Bailey (Abigail), Kristen Exum (Junior), and Daniel Bailey (Katelyn); 6 great-grandchildren, Addie, Easton, Gunner, McKenzie, J.D., and Alli Grace; and his sister, Betty Bridgeman of Conway, SC.

Along with his parents, John was predeceased by his siblings, Bobbie, Paul, Jack, Harold, Bill, and two infants; his brothers-in-law, Mickey and Reggie; and his sisters-in-law, Fonda, Elaine, and Winkie.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of John Donald Bailey will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dr. James C. Hilton. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at American Cancer Society/donate

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