Bailey, Forrest

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• Reference Number: BAIL.F003
• _FGRAVE: 30833789

Forrest married Potts, Jennie Myrtle on 1 Dec 1920. Jennie was born on 20 May 1903; died on 20 Jan 1991; was buried in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carder. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BAIL.A006
• _FGRAVE: 179160453

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Agnes CoeDell Hilligoss, 95, of Effingham passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Agnes CoeDell was born in a small farmhouse in rural Clay County, north of Louisville, IL, on July 7, 1921, the first of eight children of Forrest and Myrtle (Potts) Bailey. CoeDell went to rural schools and after completion of the eighth grade, helped her mother care for her siblings on the farm.

In 1941, when the war was on, she and her cousin Helen went to Terre Haute, IN, and got jobs in a factory building ships. While there, she met her future husband, Alfred A. Hilligoss from the Galesburg, IL, area. They were married on May 15, 1944, in Arkansas and to this union two sons were born.

CoeDell and Al traveled a great deal pulling a small mobile home behind their car as Al worked as a welder on the pipeline until about 1953 when they settled in Des Plaines, IL. In 1980, CoeDell and Al moved to Effingham.

CoeDell enjoyed being a homemaker. Her house was filled with pictures on the walls and knick-knacks on tables and dressers, in windows, and even on closet shelves. She was very good at arranging pictures and displaying the items she liked to have in view. She was an avid reader, enjoying books and magazines, and liked working crossword puzzles. For 55 years, her world stopped to watch "As The World Turns."

CoeDell was a great friend to many, a good listener, thoughtful, and never said anything unkind about anyone. She especially was a great mother. She was witty, smart, and compassionate. She loved animals, feeding the birds, and watching the hummingbirds who seemed to acknowledge her presence. Sometimes CoeDell would gleefully tell of a fox or deer sighting as she watched the woods from her living room. She enjoyed shopping and was smart about finding good bargains. Many would compliment her on how nicely she dressed.

CoeDell was a member of the Church of Christ for almost 31 years. Her time on God's earth was a blessing to all. She was a great example of what a happy, content person was like. She was a faithful servant of our creator whom He blessed with His peace. He gave her peace, courage, wisdom, love, patience, and strength. She will rest in peace until it is time and she ascends anew above.

CoeDell is survived by her son, Michael "Mike" (wife, Joan Coronato/Hilligoss) Hilligoss; daughter-in-law, Charla Hilligoss; grandchildren, Paul Hilligoss, Greg Hilligoss, Christi (Brian) Stark, and Alan (Aubry) Hilligoss; great-grandchildren, Mia and Ella Hilligoss, and Jackson, Colin, and Elsie Stark; and siblings, Berdette (Iris) Bailey, Clifford (Joann) Bailey, Ralph (Charlene) Bailey, and Eileen Green of Metropolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred after 51 years of marriage; son, Antony "Tony" Hilligoss; and brothers, Lloyd, Arden, and Leon

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the Church of Christ, 1311 S. Fourth Street, Effingham, with Curtis L.E. Graves officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home, 1110 N. Fourth Street, Effingham.

Memorials may be made in loving memory of CoeDell to the Golden Circle Nutrition Program.



Effingham Daily News, The (IL) - Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Agnes married Hilligoss, Alfred A. on 15 May 1944. Alfred was born in 1914; died in 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BAIL.F004
• _FGRAVE: 209916519
• Military Service: World War II, 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion, United States Army

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McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana, Illinois Online Obituary

Forrest Berdett Bailey, 97, of Pana left this life for Heaven on Friday, May 8, 2020.

He was born February 26, 1923, in Clay County, Illinois, son of the late Forrest Bailey & Jenny Myrtle (Potts) Bailey.
Forrest graduated from Louisville Community High School in 1942. He learned to weld and worked until he was called to serve his country in the army.

Forrest married Iris Genell Pursell on February 19, 1944 in Belton, Texas. They lived in California while Forrest finished military training. He served in the 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion in the Philippines. The 672nd was instrumental in rescuing Japanese prisoners from the Los Banos internment camp on February 23, 1945. In 2011 they were awarded a unit citation for their part in the rescue behind enemy lines.

After his army discharge, Forrest was employed at, what was then, A. E. Staley Co. in Decatur, Illinois, a job he held for more than 30 years.

For most of his life here in Pana, Forrest has been an active member of First Baptist Church. In retirement Forrest and Iris enjoyed their family and travel, especially to Colorado.

Forrest is survived by his wife of 76 years, Iris, son Phil (Pat) Bailey, son Mark (Denise) Bailey, daughter Karen (Terry) Lush, daughter Rebecca (Steve) Hoffman, daughter Lisa (Morris) Hubbartt, daughter-in-law Peggy Bailey. The couple have 14 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Clifford (Joann) Bailey, Ralph (Charlene) Bailey, and sister Eilene Green. Forrest was preceded in death by son Ronald Bailey; Granddaughter Shelley Bailey; three brothers Lloyd, Arden, and Leon Bailey; and one sister CoeDell Hilligoss.

Private graveside services for Forrest will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 in McCoy Cemetery with Pastor Nathaniel Kealen and Pastor Adam Hubbartt co-officiating.

Memorials in Forrest’s honor may be made to First Baptist Church, 114 Maple St., Pana, IL 62557, and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Family/Spouse: Pursell, I.G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BAIL.L014
• _FGRAVE: 24469457

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• Reference Number: BAIL.A003
• _FGRAVE: 30833813
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, Headquarters Sub-Sector, Government B3 Sector, United States Army

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LOUISVILLE - Arden B. Bailey 69, Zion, formerly of Louisville, service technician for Sears, died Sunday (Oct. 6, 1996).

Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Congdon Funeral Home, Zion.
Visitation: after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Graveside services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville. Burial arrangements by: Neal Funeral Home, Louisville.

Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - Tuesday, October 8, 1996

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on June 7, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty Of Dispatch Driver (345). Departed the Continental U.S. on November 26, 1945 bound for The European Theater Of Operations. Served in The Army of Occupation with Headquarters Sub-Sector, Government B3 Sector. Earned The WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation (Germany) Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on January 15, 1947 at The Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2106737

Died:
Arden B. Bailey 69, Zion, formerly of Louisville, service technician for Sears, died Sunday (Oct. 6, 1996).

Family/Spouse: Umstead, Parlie Juanita 'PJ'. Parlie was born on 14 Oct 1924 in Holladay, Benton County, Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 2000 in La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, H.F.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BAIL.A007
• _FGRAVE: 145403786
• Military Service: Korean War, Private, United States Army

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Arthur "Leon" Bailey, 82, of Farina died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 3:30pm on Saturday, May 2, at the Iola Cemetery.

He was the sixth of eight children born to Forrest and Myrtle (Potts) Bailey of Louisville on January 17, 1933. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory, his parents, and by two brothers, Lloyd and Arden. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren as well as five siblings.

Arthur married Bash, E.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BAIL.C001
• _FGRAVE: 229301762
• Funeral: 12 Jul 2021, Sailor Springs Christian Church, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois

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Clifford W. Bailey, age 84, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Clay County Hospital.

He was born April 2, 1937, in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Forrest and Myrtle (Potts) Bailey. He was united in marriage to Joann Gill on May 31, 1958, and together they have shared 63 wedding anniversaries.

Clifford had worked at the International Shoe Company, Fedders in Effingham, Southwire, and retired after serving as the Sailor Springs Postmaster for a number of years. He was a longtime dedicated member and elder at Sailor Springs Christian Church. He enjoyed putting out a big garden each year and had been an active coon hunter.

He is survived by his wife: Joann Bailey of Sailor Springs; 2 daughters: Teresa Bailey and husband Harold Barbour of Spring Grove and Tammy Bailey of Sainte Marie; a sister: Eileen Green of Indiana; a brother: Ralph Bailey and wife Charlene of Louisville; 2 sisters-in-law: Iris Bailey of Pana and Judy Carder of Clay City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Agnes Coe Dell Hilligoss, Forrest Berdett Bailey, Lloyd Othal Bailey, Arden Bernell Bailey, and Arthur Leon Bailey; and a son-in-law: Bob Frye.

A funeral ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at Sailor Springs Christian Church with Tim Schnautz officiating. Interment will follow in Dillman Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday evening, July 11, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Dillman Cemetery and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com

Clifford married Gill, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BAIL.R005
• _FGRAVE: 121326750
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Sergeant, United States Army

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• Reference Number: BAIL.G003
• _FGRAVE: 93852958