Charles Lee "Bud" Baity

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-grand-son, 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.