Christopher "Chris" Wayne Bailey, 24, of Belleville, Ill., born December 26, 1987 in Belleville, Ill., died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his residence.
Chris loved listening to music and being with his friends.
He enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, shooting pool and any fast car.
He loved his nephew, Rylan more than anything in life.
He was preceded in death by his father, George C. Bailey; his maternal grandfather, Robert Obermiller; his paternal grandparents, Joy & George L. Bailey; many aunts and uncles, and especially all of his friends that went before him.
Surviving are his loving mother, Jackie (Kevin) Geringer, nee Obermiller; his brother, Jesse Caldwell and three sisters, Ellen (Anthony Vaughn) Bailey, Stephanie Bailey and Michelle Carter and his cherished nephews, Rylan Hoefler, Tyler Carter and a niece, Siera Bailey. He will be deeply missed by his maternal grandmother, Linda Obermiller and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Jackie Geringer at Lake View Funeral Home
Condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Lake View Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Lake View Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.
Upon the family's wishes, cremation will be held.
Interment will be held privately at a later date in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois