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Charles Baity Obituary
March 22, 1929 - December 24, 2020
Yadkinville – Charles Lee "Bud" Baity, 91, went racing on December 24, 2020. He passed at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson from complications with lung disease. He was born to Clyde Newsome "C.N." Baity and Carrie Lee Goins Baity on March 22, 1929. He was a member of Courtney Baptist Church where he attended and supported the church in many ways. Bud also was a member of Harmon Masonic Lodge #420. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife, Nell Spillman Baity. They married on Thanksgiving Day November 25, 1954. They built together a loving marriage, family, and business until her death on September 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Clyde Edward Baity and Clarence Issac Wesley Baity. Left to cherish him and the many interests, accomplishments, and racing history are his children, Christinia Lee Baity (Rodney) Casstevens and Charles Bryan (Nikki) Baity; two grandsons and a step-grandson, Charles Michael (Danielle) Baity, Turner Bryan (Ashley) Baity and Kirk Lee (Sarah) Casstevens. He also leaves the Princess of our family Mia May Baity his great-granddaughter. Also left to love and cherish the impact he made in their lives are a sister, Constance "Connie" Dickens; brother-in-law, Lester (Betty) Spillman; several loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. He also made many friends across the country with his passion for Indy and the USAC racing series. He would drive to one of these races, especially open-wheel dirt racing to see the race and turn around after seeing it and drive home. In 1955 he along with his uncle W.G. "Buck" Baity moved Baity's Tire Service into the building still standing on 601 in Courtney. The company is still in business today, over 60 years of dedication through his family. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Courtney Baptist Church by the Rev. James Williams and the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Bud will lie in-state from 8:00 to 4:00 PM Thursday, December 31, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials can be made to the Donor's choice. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Baity family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
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Shirley Q ( decend of Baitys, Jarvis, Danners, Miller)
May 8, 2023
Tammy Baity
January 2, 2021
Like a father to me in so many ways, over so many years. He treated me like his own, and has been a wonderful grandfather to my sons and granddaughter. He leaves a legacy of love through them, and his children, to cherish his memory.
January 1, 2021
Always enjoyed his many stories. He certainly enjoyed life. Was great doing business with him. He was a unique good man.
Timmy Allgood
January 1, 2021
Bud, If they hadn't put your hands in your pockets, you'd have caught another day. Gonna miss knowing you're around, but now you can tell Nell that the weeds don't need pulling. I'm still looking for that stud-stretcher that you sent me after when a lug stud broke back in the early '80s. Thanks for the shirt when you helped Daddy back in the early '50s, and thanks for letting me scour the slab out back for used tires while giving me a teen job..... another shirt. While I appreciated your ability to come to Mama's 80th birthday party, I can appreciate even more what your presence in Heaven must be. Next time I see you, please don't get my coffee cup mixed up with your 'bakker spitting cup. Thanks for the leadership and the friendship. My most sincere condolences to your family. Just wanted you and Nell to read this together, now that you can. Keep sweeping in a straight line, 'ol man! See you down the road.....
Frank & Donna Williams
January 1, 2021
Lee and Bryan so sorry for your loss.We will all miss Bud. He sure took care of
my family when it came to tires. we have you in our prayers
Melinda Snow
December 31, 2020
Sure have missed going to see this sweet man,Since COVID come,will always be very dear man to me n lily rip! Love Melinda & Lily
Melinda St John
December 30, 2020
My entire family has you in their thoughts and prayers. Bud was an incredible man....bigger than life itself, and will be greatly missed. I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God hold you in the palm of his hands while you go through this huge loss. May you find peace in knowing he was loved by so many people. God bless your entire family.
Melinda St. John
December 30, 2020
My entire family was deeply saddened to hear of Bud's passing. He has been a friend of our family for many years above and beyond our relationship as the place we all went to get tires when we needed them. Every time any of us would run into Bud either at the shop or out somewhere, he always talked about the trips to Daytona, Atlanta, he and my Dad, Bobby St. John, had taken together because they were both such big race fans. When my Dad died fairly suddenly in 1998, Bud made a gift donation towards my Dad's funeral which helped my family out tremendously because my Dad was on disability and had no burial or life insurance of any kind, and Bud knew our family's financial situation so Bud being the kind of man he was, kind, caring, generous, and giving made a gift donation to Gentry Funeral Home toward my Dad's funeral costs. My family was so very grateful. It was such an incredible selfless and beautiful thing to do for our family, but also showed the kind of relationship he and my Dad had for many years, both in a business capacity and in a very personal, friendship they cultivated for many years. I am sure Bud had so many wonderful friends as well as family who was waiting by the "Pearly Gates" as he made his way inside. He will be missed dearly. My entire family sends their love to the remaining members of the family, and we pray God will comfort you and give you peace as you traverse this great loss in your family. Bud Baity was an incredible man and he will be missed greatly. Please accept my condolences for the loss of this wonderful man who was so good to me and my family while he was with us. May he rest in eternal peace with God. Our family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as your family contends with this incredible loss. We are so very sorry. The Bobby St. John Family
Joel and Penny Mcewen
December 28, 2020
So sorry for the loss prayers and love for the family.
Diane and Tony Flippin
December 28, 2020
Lee and Family, My heart goes out to all of you at the loss of your Father. All of us at the bank loved waiting on Bud for he was always smiling, telling us stories and jokes always keeping us laughing. Bud was a very special man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Praying that God will wrap you in his arms and comfort you now and in the days ahead. God Bless you my Friend.
Bob Hutchens
December 28, 2020
Went to Indy a few times with Bud. Never a dull moment. R I P
Bob Hutchens
Tracy C. Matthews
December 28, 2020
Lee and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Bud was a great friend of my dads. I can only imagine the reunion they will have. I know you will miss him dearly as I do my dad, but you will have those precious memories to always treasure.
Dawn May-White
December 28, 2020
Bud was such a great guy! Always had that infectious smile and a story. Deepest sympathy for the family. He will be missed but left a lot of great memories.
Calvin & Vicky Dudley
December 28, 2020
Lee and family, so sorry for your loss! Cherish the wonderful memories! Love and prayers!
Marla Hutchens
December 27, 2020
Bud was a good man he will be missed. Marla Hutchens an Cody Bennett an Jason zellet
Tonya Huey
December 27, 2020
Prayers for everyone. I loved my buddy. I will definitely miss him. I wish the Covid hadn't kept me from flying in more since I am not working. I hope Dave and him have found each other.
Patrick Lancaster
December 27, 2020
You will be missed
Jerry Robbins
December 27, 2020
Bud was a good friend and I remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with Bryan, Lee and all of the family.
Becky Chapman
December 27, 2020
I Loved hearing bud tell is stories and he was very loved by everybody he is with his sweet angel ms Nell will miss seeing him around your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Tina Lineberry
December 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Praying your memories help you though.
Cleve hollar
December 27, 2020
Charles "Bud" Baity Family, I am sorry for your loss of Bud. He was a special person. I looked forward to seeing Bud at all the Courtney School Reunions. I will miss him.
Josh Spencer
December 27, 2020
Bud was a great friend to the Spencer family! We loved hearing his stories of the different race tracks he had been to and the many drivers turned into family he made along his way. Bud became a great friend and family member to me. He always talked of his wife whom he loved and missed. I’m sure it was a great reunion! We loved talking about all different race tracks. Our favorite was the Four Crown where we met and would meet there, year after year, after that. Bud my friend you will be greatly missed!!. Josh Spencer 66j
Marshia Stewart Coe
December 27, 2020
I fondly remember going to races with Bud and my dad. Both were so thrilled when Lee and I sat in the infield and “scored” the race car. (Long before electronics, and a person actually documented the time in seconds coming around the track). We were young and really thought nothing about it, but our dads were so proud.
Together now, racing in glory!!!!
Bud was always the loudest, the funniest, and the most accommodating. Always made sure we were taken care of.
Thinking of the good times today, and praying for your peace and comfort Lee, Bryan, and family.
Mary Davis
December 27, 2020
He will be greatly missed I remember you all coming to grandma and grandpa's we would go to big dads to eat we had so much fun. If you need any thing sive me a call love you 704 525 4572
Mary Davis
December 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss if there is anything I can do to help please let me know love you all so much ,in depist sympathy Mary Davis 704 425 4572. I can remember when all of you would come to grandma and grandpa Davis's would go out to eat at big dads we had lots of fun .
Donna Johnson
December 27, 2020
Bud, was one of a kind. He was a great friend to my husband. I thank GOD their paths crossed. We have a lot of memories that we will cherish. Heaven has gained an amazing man & he will be missed.
Jean Weakley
December 26, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Ralph Bates
December 26, 2020
Bud have a good one,I know you are happy now,hope to see you again one day, you will be greatly missed
Candy Ray
December 26, 2020
Prayers to the family .
Rachel Torres
December 26, 2020
Bud was a very great guy always welcome u n with a smile I remember when I was taking care of his mother carrie at the nursing home he would come to visit her and give all of us a silver dollar every time they both was so sweet to everybody rip bud u will be miss alot
Randy Renegar
December 26, 2020
Bryan and Lee and family,
Bud was a good man. We will always remember him. Love and prayers for you all.
Love, Randy and Lora Renegar
Tom Sewell
December 26, 2020
I knew Bud from the races. He came out of the stands one night and put a full set of tires on our midget. For the last 15 years I think we became a bigger fan of Bud and his love of racing. He always found us racing around the country and came to give us his thoughts on how to go faster. We look forward to hearing his stories again someday. We will miss him dearly. The Chili Bowl in January will never be the same with out Bud.
December 26, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Robert and Debbie Baity
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