RONALD WAYNE BAILES

Mr. Ronald Wayne Bailes, age 82, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 26, 2026, at his home.  He was born January 29, 1944, in Orlando, Florida to the late James Joel ‘Joe’ Bailes and Bernice Gladys Holt Bailes.  In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Ray Bailes and James Howard ‘Bud’ Bailes, and two sisters, Joyce Gunther and Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Boroughs.

Mr. Bailes is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Bailes; two sons, Ronald Bailes Jr and wife Jennifer and Mike Bailes and wife Kim; two stepchildren, Deanna Powell and husband Ron and Fred Baker Jr.; one sister, Joann Turnage; one brother, Delbert G. Bailes and wife Elaine; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM Friday, May 1, 2026, at Peel Funeral Home.  A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Mt. Zion Independent Baptist Church, 3205 Highway 2, Bonifay, Florida.