Charlie Hugh Bailey

     Charlie Hugh Bailey, 72, of Lake Lure, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his residence.

     Charlie was born in Rutherford County, NC, on October 25, 1953, to the late Clark Logan Bailey and Nannie Pearl Conner Bailey. He was married to his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Hudgins Bailey. Charlie was a faithful member of Montford Cove Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher. Charlie and Carolyn enjoyed a tradition of cooking breakfast for the Church on Easter Sundays. For many years, he and Carolyn owned and operated a sawmill. Charlie enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and especially fishing. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and his willingness to help anyone in need.

     In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernis and Lloyd Bailey.

     Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carolyn Bailey; four children, Becky Hiatt (Philip), Melissa Bailey, Cindy Cannon, and Logan Bailey (Erica); and five grandchildren, Aaron, Dustin, Emily, Kevin, and Christina.

     A funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Montford Cove Baptist Church in Union Mills. Rev. Marvin Greene will officiate. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery.

     The family will receive friends at the home, 376 Conner Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 28, 2026.