Melvin Lamar Bailey, age 77, of Belton, SC, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home.

Born February 8, 1948, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Walter Q. Bailey and Margaret Hannah Haynie Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Bailey; and sisters, Linda Dorsey, Martha Grant, and Margaret Bailey.

Melvin, affectionately known as "Beetle", was the owner and operator of Bailey's Truck and Auto Service for 20 years before retiring. He was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church. He was a Shriner, former Ambassador and Car Chairman, and a member of the Anderson Fire Unit and the Anderson Red Fez Club. He was also a Mason and member of Belton Lodge No. 130.

He is survived by his daughters, Margaret Mason (Jack) of Anderson, Kayron Stamps (Rodney) of Anderson, Beth Todd (Derek) of Belton, and Rebecca Montgomery of Michigan; 9 grandchildren, 9, great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

The family would like to especially thank his granddaughter Jacquelyn Mason and Tracy Phillips for all the love and care provided.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 12:00-1:30 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Sam Duncan officiating. A committal with Masonic Rites will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.