Gayle Bailey 11/17/1946-12/27/2021 (75yrs old)

Gayle Thomas Bailey, age 75, of Northern Virginia, passed away suddenly on December 27th, 2021 at Reston Hospital Center in Reston Virginia. Born in 1946 and was adopted to the late John and Elizabeth Bailey of Lexington Kentucky. Gayle is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Bonnie) Bailey of 40 years. And his children Jenifer Ridley, Gayle T. Bailey, and J Stratton Bailey. Along with his five grandchildren Ian, Tristan, and Cameron Ridley, Breccan, and Kai Bailey.

Gayle was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky in 1946. Gayle earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from eastern Kentucky. And a masters degree in Chemistry from the University of Kentucky. He was a member of the Sigma Chai fraternity, serving as the president during his tenure.He began his lifelong career in the Real Estate Business in 1970. He earned many professional designations, GRI-Graduate REALTORS Institute, 1976, CRS-Certified Residential Specialist, 1978, CRA-Certified Relocation Agent, 1981, Board of REALTORS President, 1987, Graduate of Leadership Fairfax, 1991, ABR-Accredited Buyer Representative, 1999, SRES-Senior Real Estate Specialist, 2000, CIPS-Certified International Property Specialist Candidate, 2000. Chairman Circle 1989-2018, Top Agents 1992-2018, Top 5 Agents Teams, Western Fairfax/Eastern Loudoun Counties 1989-2018. Former Senior Instructor, National Association of REALTORS Faculty. Development Committee Chair, Leadership Fairfax, INC 1991-2011, served on the board for Habitat for Humanity of London County. He loved his work, and loved helping others achieve their home buying dreams.

After moving to Northern Virginia in 1988 with 2 small children, Gayle soon became recognized as a local icon in the real estate community. That's where the Bailey Team dream really kicked off. Over the next decade, Gayle became one of Northern Virginia's premier real estate brokers. But his business plan with real estate was always second on the list of priorities when it came to family. His most important title he ever took on, was that of being a dad.

Gayle was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting and fishing with his sons. From RV trips through the Alaskan wilderness to hiking the Grand Canyon, No challenge was too big to please his family. He was an adventurer who found time to enjoy the subtleties in life. Traversing through the fiord-lands of New Zealand, bungee jumping on his 70th birthday, or cruising through the great ocean roadway. He allowed others to enjoy all aspects of life. An incredible Real estate agent with the business edge of a lion. He brought out the best of people in the workplace and allowed so many agents, friends, and family to grow.

Gayle will forever be remembered by his willingness to help others. He devoted his life to his career and making sure his family was taken care of. He did the best he could with what he had and for that he will live on in our hearts.  He was 75 when he left us with what he had and for that he will live on in our hearts. He was 75 when he left this world, but the memory he left on so many people with that large loving smile will live on forever.

There will be a celebration of life planned for later.

The family wishes in lieu of flowers please donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at http://www.michaeljfox.org/