Marvin "Digger" Bailey's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Albion, Illinois

Marvin "Digger" Bailey

April 9, 1929 - December 12, 2025 (96 years old)

Albion, Illinois

Marvin "Digger" Bailey's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Albion, Illinois

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Marvin "Digger" Bailey

April 9, 1929 - December 12, 2025 (96 years old)

Albion, Illinois

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Marvin Bailey Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marvin Bailey of Albion, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marvin left this world on December 12, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marvin Bailey to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Bailey and Emily Bailey (Ile); his wife Shirley Dunlap; his siblings, Virgil, George, Helen, Beulah Irene and Dorothy; and his great grandchildren, Max Bailey and Nova Howell.

He is survived by: his children, Linda "Jo" Bailey, Glenda Gillard (J. Dean), Elizabeth Pittman (Rick), Ron Bailey (Maureen), Russell Bailey (Ann) and Tom Bailey (Kourtney); his brother John Bailey; his sisters-in-law, Faith Poor and Ethelee Bunfill; his grandchildren, Erika Mecum, Rachael Tarpley, Garth Bailey, Michael Bailey, Julie Evans, Matthew Hargrave, Jacob Hargrave, Meggan Hightower, Andrew Gillard, Jennifer Pittman, Jodi Howell, Emily Pittman, Rebekah Pittman, Ragan Anthis, Addie Bailey and Samuel Bailey; and his great grandchildren, Brianna, Victoria, Michaela, Miles, Jaden, Hanna, Charlie, Dellaney, Ardynn, Owen, Brady, Evelyn, J. Parker, Hunter, Camren and Remi. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Marvin Bailey may be given to Albion Senior Citizens Center, Graceland Cemetery, or First Missionary Baptist Church of Albion.

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Meridith Funeral Home PC



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241 W Main St, Albion, IL 62806

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