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DEL.ICIO.USCharlie Bailey, who made the GOP ballot his second home
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Republican strategist Mark Rountree tells us that Charlie Bailey, a perennial presence on ballots in Georgia, died Monday morning of “heart-related issues.”
Bailey ran for secretary of state in 1996, 1998, 2002 and 2006.
He won the Republican nomination in 2002, but lost in the general election to Democratic incumbent Cathy Cox. He placed third in the ’06 primary, finishing behind Karen Handel — the eventual winner — and Bill Stephens.
“Charlie was truly and uniquely a decent and honorable man,” Rountree said.
The man may be gone, but his web site continues. It says he was once the Georgia president of Pop Warner football, was a member of Roswell United Methodist Church, and has three adult children: Charles Jr., Anne, and Kevin — all of whom live in metro Atlanta.
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By KarenHandel
September 4, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this
Steve and I first met Charlie when he ran for SoS when I was running the first time for county commission.
He had good advice for this elected wanna be … he told me to never forget that I was no bigger or better than those I might represent. I have kept those words with me.
During our race for SoS, Charlie and I became good friends, but even in friendship, I knew to not underestimate him. He worked hard and he knew the office. He was also was of the kindest, funniest people I ever met. I am grateful for the time I got to know him and, like so many, I will miss him a lot.
Steve and I send our prayers to Kevin and Charlie’s entire family and we hope that time will heal the pain of their loss – so that the many wonderful memories of Charlie can shine through.
By Kevin M Bailey
September 4, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this
I would like to thank Mark for letting people know of my fathers passing. My father would work hard for others and not let the person know he was not feeling well but would still fight the good fight. I would like to thank Karen for her words and prayers and have came to enjoy her company over the last month. I know my dad and I supported her during the campaign and made some people mad but knew in 4 more years some one else would get mad so you could never make each person happy all the time, the point is to live for the moment and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of the day. I hope as this post and story falls to the back of the paper, people will find it hard to forget my dad.
By Kevin M Bailey
September 6, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this
Charles Eugene (Charlie) Bailey
Family-Placed Death Notice
Charles (Charlie) Eugene Bailey, 61, of Marietta died on September 3, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital. A lifelong Republican, Mr. Bailey was one of the founders of the modern Republican Party in Georgia. He was also active in his church and in a variety of community endeavors. He is survived by his sons, Charles E. Bailey, Jr. and Kevin M. Bailey and his fiance, Annie Harris; daughter, Anne M. (Ben) Mattis; grandson, Michael (Courtney) Mattis; and great-grandchild, Cassie Mattis; and two stepchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 4:00 pm at Roswell United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Malone Dodson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 7, 2007 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at the church. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in memory of Mr. Bailey to Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) 4900 Lewis Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 or www.fodac.org. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 9/6/2007.