Lee Newton Bailey, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Woodstock, Georgia.

Born on August 29, 1944, in Canton, Georgia, Lee was the son of the late Lee N. Bailey and Lillian Porter Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bob Bailey and sister-in-law Ellen Bailey, his sister Ann Bailey, and nephew Brad Gilbert.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Artie Sherman Bailey; his son, Judson Edwin Bailey, and daughter-in-law, ZoeAnn Bailey; and his cherished granddaughters, Abby, Katelyn, and Georgia, who brought him immense pride and joy. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Sally Gilbert and her husband Gene Gilbert; his niece Brittany Shea Gilbert Sulcer and her husband Kevin Sulcer and their children Addison, Dylan, and Tristan; his great-niece Ciara Nowick and her husband Brady Nowick; his nieces Nadine Bailey, Alicia Bingham, and Lisa's daughter, Bailey Bingham Bagwell; along with extended family and dear friends.

Lee devoted nearly 40 years of his career to Lockheed as a supervisor, where he worked with dedication and pride before retiring. In retirement, he embraced life fully—spending time on the golf course, traveling, working at the Big Canoe marina, and volunteering with the Big Canoe Animal Rescue. He and his wife were longtime, faithful members of Holy Family Episcopal Church.

Lee will be remembered for his quick wit, warm sense of humor, and genuine kindness. He had a way of making others feel welcome and valued, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A private family service will be held.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life honoring Lee at the Clubhouse at Lake Sconti in Big Canoe on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. 186 Clubhouse Dr, Jasper, GA 30143

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Lee's memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Big Canoe Animal Rescue .