Loyal D. Bailey Jr.

Loyal D. Bailey Jr. 61, Culver, Indiana, passed away at 12:10 P.M. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Hickory Creek of Peru, Indiana.

He was born on November 12, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Loyal D. and Gloria Mae (Hall) Bailey Sr. After graduating from High School, he went to Triton College for police science and pledged to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. After receiving his degree, he was security for Oprah Winfrey and then a police officer in Chicago Housing. Later, he furthered his education by attending chauffeur truck driving academy and drove trucks for a number of years. His last job was at Medallion Cabinetry in Culver, Indiana for four years serving as a vault technician.

Due to his health, the love of his life, Brooke Gardner, took care of him for many years. In his spare time, he liked to spend time with his grandchildren and watch movies with his children.

Survivors include his children, Brianna Bailey (Dakota Leckrone), Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chantelle Rospopo, South Bend, Indiana, Cameron (Marley Watson) Bailey, Peru, Indiana, Brandon (Briauna) Himes, Indiana, step children, Cameron (Sarah Schoof) Gardner, Knox, Indiana, Evan Gardner, Indiana, grandchildren, Maleyah Bailey, Malik Bailey, Leah Gardner, Nevaeh Miller, Berklee Gardner, Harlan Himes, Londyn Himes, Loren Himes, Ryan Himes, Tre’Shawn Daniels, and Jaiden Daniels, sister, Margo Williams, Chicago, Illinois, brother, Demarco Williams, Chicago, Illinois, several nieces and nephews. Loyal will be greeted at the pearly gates of heaven by his soulmate, Brooke Gardner, parents and grandmother, Leonteen Hall.

Private services will be conducted at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Monterey, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com,

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