Matthew James Bailey
WILMINGTON, Ill. — Mr. Matthew James “Lil Man” Bailey, 14, of Wilmington, Ill., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 12, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Born March 18, 1998, in Joliet, Ill., Matt is a son of Geri Ann Cameron (nee Jones) and James A. Bailey. He was raised in Joliet prior to moving to Wilmington in the seventh grade. Matt was currently a freshman at Wilmington High School and will be remembered for his enjoyment of playing baseball and bow hunting.
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