Kenneth Elvin Bailey Sr. (November 12, 1946 – February 10, 2018) was an American politician.
from South Carolina State College, Bailey completed the requirements for a Doctor of Divinity while attending Carolina Theological Bible Institute, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Shaw University Divinity School.
[3] After his military service, Bailey taught at Williams Memorial High School in St. George, South Carolina.
During this time he joined the Eutawville Branch of the NAACP, gaining an introduction to political organizing.
At the time, future Minority Leader of the State Senate, Brad Hutto, would serve as his lead defense attorney.