Rickey G. "Tire" Bailey 54

Surviving are one sister Sharon (Larry) Purcell of E. Peoria, one brother John (Lori Windows) Engstrom of Princeton, and his aunt Lois Simon of Princeton. Nieces and nephews; Tara (Mick) Veloso, Jana Purcell, Renda (Bob) Mineham, and Steve and Mike Engstrom. Rickey was a welder and enjoyed everything about nature. He was a avid bird watcher and enjoyed flowers, fishing, wood carving, and music. He was a patriot and loved his country, and was of the christian faith. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at 1:00pm Sat. Aug. 14, 2010 at the Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Audubon Society of Illinois. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com