Chad Michael Bailey

October 22, 1998 - August 14, 2016

Chad Michael Bailey 17 of North Webster and a former Bluffton resident passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Chad was born on October 22, 1998 in Wells County to Vernon Ginger and Trina (Bailey) Hamrick. He attended Norwell High School was worked at Burger King in Syracuse. He enjoyed playing football, drawing and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his father Vernon, his mother Trina of North Webster and a step-father Adam Hamrick of Bluffton along with siblings: Breck Brewer of Bluffton, Crystal M. Bailey of North Webster, Chelsey Southard and Santanna Bailey, both of North Webester and Lillian Ginger of Clear Water, Fl. Chad is also survived by grandparents: Bonnie (James) Lloyd of Decatur, Tom (Chris) Bailey of Bluffton, Melvin & Lynn Ginger of Bluffton, and his nephew that he loved spending time with Lucas Maxwell and Juanita Borne, the mother of his unborn son, Bentley Allen. Funeral Services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, (August 18, 2016) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Pastor Lenny Stringer will officiate. Calling hour will be held from 11 to 1 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Alberson Cemetery in rural Geneva. Memorials may be made to the family through the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.