Charles H. Bailey, Sr., 76 of Centralia, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Fenton Funeral Chapel in Centralia, with burial to follow in the Centralia City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday at Fenton Funeral Chapel.

Charles was born on September 28, 1941 in Oran, MO the son of Leon "Pete" and Dorothy (Akridge) Bailey.

On October 14, 1961 in Kennett, MO Charles married Beauton Jones and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2004. Charles later married Lois Henry on May 26, 2007 in Centralia, and she survives.

Along with his wife Lois, Charles is survived by his children, Donna McManama and husband Scott of Centralia, and Chuck Bailey and wife Angie of Festus; grandchildren, Jennifer Espenschied and husband Logan, Jessica Yager, Alex, Elissa, Evan and Conner Bailey; great-grandchildren, Koda and Bailey, Jay'Sean and Alijah; step-children, Darcy Henry, Denise Becker and husband Bob, Dena Dollens and husband Danny, Darren Henry and wife Rachelle, Drinda Spillane and husband Stephen, Derrick Henry; 18 step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his first wife Beauton, and a step-mother, Leoma Bailey.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital,  262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.