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Cleotha Bailey Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Cleotha Bailey, 69, of Springfield, Illinois went home to be with Jesus at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at St. Johns Hospice.
He was born June 23, 1940, in Macon, Mississippi, the son of Fred and Carrie Bailey.
He had 11 siblings and is survived by one brother, Gilbert Bailey of Evanston, Illinois (wife Nancy).
He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from IDOT after 29 yrs of service. He accepted Jesus
as his savior and he worshipped and served as Lead Deacon at Abundant Faith (AFCC) in Springfield. He loved international traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda M. Bailey and eight children: sons, Cleotha (Barney) Bailey Jr, of Springfield, Illinois (wife, Doris) and oldest son, Tuffy; daughters, Brenda Green of Temecula California, Sheila Bailey
of Springfield, Illinois, Patricia Evans of San Diego, California (fiance, Scott), Phyllis Richardson of Las Vegas, Nevada (husband, John), Barbara Mason of Frisco, Texas (husband, James), and Lisa Bailey of Springfield, Illinois; 34 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone involved in his care prior to transitioning to heaven.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cleotha Bailey
Marla Wilson
May 19, 2010
Miss Brenda, Barb, James and Nikki,
My prayers are with you all at this great time of sorrow. I know that you will be going through so many emotions and thoughts right now. Please lean on Jesus Christ for He can bring you though this journey. I know because He is still holding and rocking me in His arms. I think of the beautiful trinkets of memories as well, to get through. They do help.
Much Love, Marla Wilson
Jennifer Morse
May 19, 2010
Sheila, I am sorry for your loss. I hope you and your lil man are doing well.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 18, 2010
To the family of Mr. Cleotha Bailey,
You will be greatly missed. You family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Major, Queenia & Beverly Barbee
Butch & Judy Wheatley
May 17, 2010
Brenda, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. It seems ironic that just a few weeks ago he & our father and father-in-law were sharing the same room at Lewis Memorial & now they both are rejoicing in Heaven. God knew they both were getting tired and their work on this earth was finished.
May your precious memories give in comfort. We love you.
Michael Pittman
May 15, 2010
Mother Bailey,
We are saddened by the passing of Cleo. He was a joy to be around and will be sorely missed. Our prayers have and will continue to be with you. May God continue to be with you. We love you.
Michael & Sherry Pittman
Jerry Nation
May 15, 2010
Brenda, I worked with Cleo years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period. I remember how proud Cleo was of your relationship together. May God bless both of you.
Pat Charles
May 14, 2010
Brenda, please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family(s)at Cleo's passing. It saddened me to read of his death in the paper as I know how much you both meant to each other. The two of you generated a lot of memories over the years and I know many were made on the cruises you both so much enjoyed. May the wonderful memories you made together serve as a source of comfort to you in the coming days, months, and years. God Bless!!
Debbra Mehra
May 13, 2010
To my lovely, dear friend, Brenda,
We are so very sorry to learn of Cleo's passing. The love you two shared radiated to all who saw you together. Cleo was a kind and gentle person, and he met his match in you.
Our deepest condolences to your beautiful daughters, and all of your and Cleo's family members.
Debbra and Raj Mehra
Bob Moses
May 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LAVERNE BUTLER
May 13, 2010
TO THE FAMILY, WE SEND OUR PRAYERS OF COMFORT TO YOU. MS BRENDA LOOK TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH YOUR HELP. GOD IS YOUR COMFORTER. WE WILL KEEP YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
THE RICE, BUTLER & BELL FAMILIES
Margaret Taylor
May 13, 2010
To My Beloved Mom and Dad.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Matthrew 5:4. Mom Bailey we share your tears over the loss of Dad. Your Church daughter and son-in-law. Jerome and Margaret M.Campbell-Taylor
Lillie & John Henderson
May 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cora Bailey
May 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debra (Beck) & Michael Bush & Family
May 12, 2010
Our family sends our deepest condolences to Barb, Pat and Phyllis's family on the passing of their father. Know that all of you will be in our prayers.
Linda & Larry Blum
May 12, 2010
Brenda & family, So sorry to hear of Cleo's passing. What a comfort for you to know he's with his Lord. We'll be praying for you.
May 12, 2010
My deepest condolence to you all in the homegoing of Mr. Bailey. Know that you all are in my prayers. Love you all.
Imelda "K" Scott-Morris
DEACON GERALD BROWN, JR
May 12, 2010
MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCE TO THE BAILEY FAMILY. CLEO, WAS A GOOD DEACON ON OUR DEACONS BOARD & HE ENJOY SERVING THE LORD. CLEO, WILL BE MISSED.
Michele (Henderson) Wilson
May 12, 2010
To the entire family, Uncle Cleo was a sweet and warm man, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Loralean Jordan
May 12, 2010
To Barney and the Family, My heart felt Condolence on the passing of Mr. Bailey. I know he will be missed. You all our in my prayers.
Jackie Price
May 12, 2010
Sincerest condolences to Barb and her family during your bereavement. I pray God will bless you and keep you as your father transitions into the most holiest of places.
Tori Howland
May 12, 2010
We are all going to miss him so much
DeAnna Newman
May 12, 2010
Gilbert, Tuffy, Sheila, Barney, Lisa and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for your comfort and peace.
Conne(Little) Sanders
May 12, 2010
To Gilbert and the family, My Condolences on the passing of your loved one, being from Springfield i had the pleasure of knowing the entire Bailey family and oh what a wonderful family. I know Cleotha will be missed , He was a quiet man and i remember seeing him walking on brown street. Remember the memories. God bless you all.
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