Mr. Ruben Bailey Sr.

November 4, 1962 - April 13, 2018

Mr. Ruben “Dadeo” Bailey, Sr., 55, of Peoria, IL passed away at 1:33 pm on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Ruben was born on November 4, 1962 in Peoria, IL to William Faulkner and Pearline Bailey. Ruben worked construction for many years. He attended Manuel High School and loved playing basketball. Ruben was a family man with a big heart, very caring and helpful to others. Ruben leaves to cherish his most precious memory his four sons, Ruben (Christine) Bailey, Jr of Minneapolis, MN, Alonzo Johnson and Ralphael Bailey of Peoria and Tristan Hanson of Decatur, IL; two daughters, Jasmine Bailey and Yolanda Sazone Williams both of Peoria; his mother, Pearline (Walter) McCall of Peoria; five brothers, Rev. Dennis (Lisa) Bailey, Sr., Dwane Bailey and Bradford McCall all of Peoria, Tony (Mary Ann) Sims Pollard and Alphonso (Rachel) Pollard all of Texas; five sisters, Denise (Bobby Marshall) Sanders of Minneapolis, MN, Diane McCall, Darcy McCall, Freddie Pollard and Stine Pollard all of Peoria; 20 of grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved him. He is preceded in death by his father, William Faulkner and one brother Ray C. Bailey. A Memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Faith Ministries with visitation beginning at 10:30am. Pastor Jackie Adams will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.