James Leon Baize

James Leon Baize, age 68, of Casey, IL formerly of McHenry, KY passed away at 12:05 am on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born January 16, 1949 in Ohio County, KY, the son of Ealy Payton Baize and Anna Laura Reynolds Baize.

Survivors include his companion, L. Rogene Wolfe of Casey, IL; daughter, Michelle Vincent (Danny) of Greenville, KY; brother, Connie Baize (Cecilia) of Clovis, NM; half-brothers, Gene King (Ellen) of OK; sister, Christine Weidner of Beaver Dam, KY; grandchildren, Drew Fletcher and Sabrina Vincent; great grandchildren, Easton, Karaline and Oliver Fletcher and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joe Baize; half-brothers, Henry Baize and Carmen King and half-sister, Yetta Moseley.

Leon was retired from Lusterlite in Casey, IL. He was a member of the Casey VFW Men’s Auxiliary and the Casey Moose Lodge.

Services and inurnment beside his parents will be held at a later date in Echols, KY.

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