HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Mr. Olin Samuel "Peanut" Bailey, age 78, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  He was born February 16, 1941 in Lancaster, a son of the late Harold M. Bailey and Bessie Mae Baskins Bailey and was the husband of Ethel Johnson Bailey.  Peanut was a simple man, yet a hard worker. He retired from Springs Industries after many years of service.  Peanut loved being outdoors.  He enjoyed cutting his grass, riding his golf cart and before his health declined, was an avid flea marketer. He loved his grandchildren and his great grands were the highlight of his life.  He enjoyed them up thru his last days. He was a member of Rich Hill Baptist Church.

Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ethel Bailey; a daughter, Teresa Knight (Mark); a son, Olin M. Bailey; a brother, Harold M. "Mike" Bailey (Beverly); a brother in law, Allen Hinson, Sr.; five sisters, Catherine Starnes (Jim), Ernestine Starnes (Ernest), Millie Hagins, Joan Deese and Brenda Settlemyer; six grandchildren, Leeanne Hinson (Chad), Leslie Bass (Brian), Robert Knight, Brian Knight, Morgan Bailey, and Cassie Bailey; five great grandchildren, Makinzzie Caskey, Kaden Caskey, Wyatt Hinson, Dawson Bass, and Emerie Bass; and a large extended family.

Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Loretta Bailey; a son, Samuel F. Bailey and a sister, Janice Hinson.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Bailey will be 3:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2020 at Rich Hill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Rod Yow.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service, from 2:00-3:00 pm, in the church fellowship hall and suggest memorial contributions be made to the Hospitality House of Charlotte, 1400 Scott Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203 or Rich Hill Baptist Church, 1557 E. Doc Garris Road, Heath Springs, SC  29058.  The family would like to thank the members of Rich Hill Baptist Church, their pastor and his special caretakers, Amy and Norma Jean for their special care during his final weeks.

An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family of Mr. Bailey.