Charles R. Bailey II , age 79 of Warren, IL, formerly from Aurora, IL, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born December 31, 1940 in New Albany, MS; the son of Charles R. and Ada Marie (Hall) Bailey. He married Lois Hudspath on September 5, 1959 in Aurora, IL.

Charles worked for Faskure Division in Aurora. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #682 of Aurora. He enjoyed fishing and car racing. Charles and Lois bowled on leagues throughout the years. He also loved to go camping with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Bailey; daughters, Peggy (Rick) Raper, Joyce (Dean) Weber, and Lisa McNett; son, Charles R. Bailey III; grandchildren, Stacy Weber, Crystal Lemon, Ann (Mike) Heath, Robert (Brittney) Landreth, Christopher Landreth, Nikolai (Joss) McGee, Jessica (Cory) Newingham, Jerod McNett, and Charles Bailey IV; great grandchildren, Katrina Weber, Mario Ruiz, Shawn Heath, Hailey Landreth, Rylan Heath, Rowan McGee, Layla Selzer; sisters, Faye Wallingford and Jackie Holland; and brother, Carl Craig.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Craig; father, Charles Bailey I; sister, Helen Littlejohn; brothers, Julius Craig, Danny Craig, and Ricky Craig; son-in-law, Jerry McNett; and many aunts, uncles & cousins.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.