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Josh Bailey

May 3rd, 1973 - Feb 2nd, 2022

A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

 

     Joshua Noll Bailey, age 48, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home.

     He was born May 3, 1973, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Samuel C. and Terry S. (Chaney) Bailey.

     During the last several years Josh was employed at NAL in Flora.  He had previously held longtime positions including traveling with Finley Engineering, and also working with Loudon Machinery in Effingham and Schneider Engineering in Indianapolis.

     Josh loved his family and friends and spent all the time that he could with them.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, music, and cooking.  He was a sports enthusiast and loved animals.  Josh had always enjoyed traveling, but especially in recent years while taking his son to see the country and visiting distant relatives.  He was a great dad, always trying to give his son a full and adventurous life.

     Josh had quite a sense of humor and quick wit, and all who knew him will have many memories of times shared with him.  Most of all, he was a man who cared deeply about others, doing all he could to enrich their lives and ease their pain.

     He is survived by his son: Jacob Bailey; mother: Terry Bailey; father: Sam Bailey; and grandparents: Bill & Donna Chaney, all of Flora; uncles: Jay (Kim) Chaney of Flora, Bud Bailey of Louisville; Dwayne (Sharon) Bailey of Louisville, and Don (Charlene) Bailey of Edgewood; aunts: Ruth Busby of Effingham, Mary Heiden of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Marilyn (Jim) Hagrelius of Grand Rapids, Michigan; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.

     He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Noll and Gladys Bailey of Louisville.

     A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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Jay & Linda

February 4th

Prayers to the family.

Fred & Lynne Gocey

February 4th

Sorry to read this.

Jerry "Butch" Erwin

February 4th

Prayers for strength during this very difficult time for the family.

Cheri

February 4th

Can't think of Josh without seeing his big, contagious smile. Such a nice guy. Prayers of comfort for the family.

Tony phillips

February 4th

Can,t believe this happened,,,a good man gone way too soon,,,,

Mike Hockgeiger

February 4th

Josh will be greatly missed by his IEP family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family.

Jennifer Hemrich Bates

February 4th

I can't believe you're gone. I'm heartbroken. I'm sorry for your son and parents.

Tammy Bailey

February 4th

Sam, thinking of you and your family.

Meryl Woods Jr

February 4th

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friend's.

Linda Martin

February 5th

Sam, Terry and Family: My heart is heavy for you upon hearing this news. I’m very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all and especially for Jake. God bless and comfort you. RIP Josh❣️

Cathy Frye Clark

February 5th

Sam and Terry, I so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Julene Freeman

February 5th

Terry, I am sorry for your loss of your son. I am praying for you and your family.

Kenneth Jones

February 5th

Josh was my first best friend. Josh's family moved a couple houses down from us early in grade school. We spent so many days playing on Eighth Street. Some of my best memories are of Josh, my brother and I playing outside till it was dark. You will be missed my friend.

Willie and Dana Johnson

February 5th

So sorry for the family and parents gone way to young Our condolences

Eric Williams

February 5th

Rip BUB

Franny Tolliver

February 5th

Sam, my deepest sympathy. Your son was a fine man and will be missed.

Rick and Trudy Zimmerman Stanford

February 5th

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.🙏

Mila

February 5th

I can’t say how sorry I am for this terrible loss. Hugs and love to you, Terry and Sam, Donna and Bill

Tim Stephenson

February 5th

Many prayers for the family.

Larry and Donna Milner

February 5th

So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.

David Bryden

February 5th

My sincere condolences to the entire Bailey family, especially my good friends of the Bill and Donna Chaney family.

Chris Childers

February 5th

Thoughts, prayers, love and hugs to all of Josh's family and friends. I thought the world of Josh. We had so much fun working together. Love you my friend! You will be missed. ❤

Shawn McKinney

February 5th

I'm still at an absolute loss for words..... but our stories I'll cherish forever. I always looked up to you and thought of you more of a brother than a cousin. Our adult lives may have separated us by distance but every time we reconnected it was like we just picked up right where we left off. Many heart felt prayers go out to everyone.

February 5th

Our sympathy and prayers are with you all!! He was such a loving father, friend to all who knew him!! God be with you all!!! He sure will be missed!! Our many prayers and love to you Jake!!!

Mary McCollough

February 5th

I am so very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. My prayers go out to Sam and Terry and their family.

Lajeana Durham

February 5th

Condolences to the family.May god bless you all during your time of sadness and loss.

Randy Wathan

February 5th

So sorry to hear of your loss Sam, Prayers for you and your family my friend.

Dale and Sandi StricklandCastleberry

February 5th

Words fail me. Terri and Sam; Donna and Bill ,Jacob and the whole family, aunts , uncles and cousins and all. My heart breaks for your sorrow and loss. Prayers for understanding and peace are offered up in your behalf. God. Bless you.💔

Doug Hord

February 5th

Very sorry to hear. God be with you.

Norman and Shirley Fry Workman

February 5th

Sam and Terry and rest of the family. We are so very sorry about your loss. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. Remember all the good times. May you find peace and comfort in the LORD.

Mike Chiodo

February 5th

Sam our sincere condolences to you and your family

Leon & Glenda Sharp

February 5th

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Brenda Ronzheimer (Sparlin)

February 6th

I am so Heart Broken for the family. Sending Prayers

Denise Tadlock

February 6th

Terry, my heart breaks for you and your family. I have loved your family since I was a young girl and still do. My prayers continue for all of you.

Scott Sullens

February 7th

My Heart and Prayers go out to the family. Josh was a great guy and friend. He will be missed by all.

Dale Nicholson

February 7th

Was a true friend ,we've had quite a few good memories together and will be missed

Dennis Goodman

February 7th

I am sorry to hear of Josh's passing. I enjoyed visiting him when he had a chance to come by. We both had a like for blues music. I will miss him.

Rosa Cain

February 7th

Terry, Sam, Bill, Donna and Jay, You are in my Prayers. I Pray God will strengthen you and hold you in His Loving Arms.

Kari Hagen

February 8th

No words to express how much u will be missed! You were a great friend and considered you family. Sooo many memories of our boys growing up with Jake...we all had many great times. Like u always said "u are my people " ... and we will still be your people and live your legacy with jake all the way. Gonna miss everything about you ... but i promise u this..your son is loved like my own and i will help take care of him. R.I.P. my great friend..until we meet again.

Cecil Parish (Buster)

February 12th

Sorry for not seeing last time,I should have.I miss now,then,and to come.Boy we had a lot of goods.Tell Jason Greece and DA I said hi.When I ride my bike I'll remember all the times we rode ours around when were kids.We kept each out of a lot of trouble,who would think!Keep the porch light on,I'll come are u but hopefully not soon on my part.ill miss u dearly.Thanks on the insight on life.Love you always man.Bye Josh.Peace!

Donna (Hess) Whiteley

February 24th

Oh, Terry....I'm SO sorry to hear this!! You & your family are in my prayers!! Asking God to wrap His loving arms of comfort around you & your family & give you the peace that passes ALL understanding. 😢🙏🤗

Leon & Glenda Sharp

May 2nd

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bailey

May 7th

So sorry for your loss prayers hugs Mr&Miss Don Bailey from Rhonda Tweedle &Jessica Roedl

 

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