Obituary Notice – Sherman R. Bailey

FORESTVILLE:  Sherman R. Bailey, 64, of Third Street, Forestville, passed away Sunday, May 30th, 2021, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, due to complications from a Bone Marrow Transplant.  He was born in Silver Creek, on August 23, 1956, the son of the late Edward Lee and Nina I. (Corzett) Bailey.

  Sherm was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1975 and owned S.R. Bailey Dump Truck Service in Forestville, for 42 years.  He was an avid Tractor Puller, winning many competitions, loved boating, enjoyed his family & friends and being a mechanic.  Sherm loved working, enjoyed being with people and would help anyone who needed it.

  Survivors include two daughters, Sara (Eric) Botticello; Ashlee Bailey; a son, Hunter Bailey all of Forestville; twin sister Sherma (Larry) Bell of Sheridan, sister Judi (Ken) Lucas, of Forestville; and a brother, Richard Bailey, of Texas.  Also surviving are his loving companion Linda Hall, a granddaughter Lili Botticelli and several nieces & nephews.   Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Susan Hilliker, who died November 18, 2018.

  Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, from the Forestville Wesleyan Church, Prospect Road, Forestville, with Rev. Andrew Hall officiating.  Interment will follow in the Forestville Cemetery.

  The family suggests memorials may be made to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.

  To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.