Mr William Bailey

August 19, 1958 - September 4, 2014

William Bailey, 56, of Peoria passed away, at 6:01 a.m. on Thursday, Sept.4, 2014, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born Aug. 19, 1958 in Peoria, to the late Louis Bailey and Zola McCleod. He leaves behind the love of his life Shirley Mayze. She Survives. William loved and adored his children. He was a good dresser who enjoyed cooking, laughing and listening to music. William loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was employed at Western Meat Market for 22 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Zola McCleod; mother in-law Alice Hogan, soul mate Shirley Mayze all of Peoria; one son Williams Bailey of Dallas, TX.; three daughters LaTasha Parker of Indianapolis, IN., Skyy Bailey and Diamond Bailey both of Peoria; five brothers Erick Bailey, Rodrico McLeod both of Peoria, Kelly Thomas, Brian Thomas and Louis Bailey III. all of Omaha, NE.; four sisters, Bertha Tolliver, Sandra Bailey, Sheila Bryant all of Peoria and Bonnie Williams of Omaha, NE., sister in-law Almon Mayze of Peoria; along with a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends who adored and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, and two brothers. A home-going celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at Sovereign Grace MB Church, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. The Rev. Alvin Riley will officiate. William will rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Williams' family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at T W Parks Colonial Chapel - Peoria, IL