Benjamen H. "Ben" Bailey, 48, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday September 19, 2025 at home.

He was born November 4, 1976 in Steubenville, OH a son of James M. Bailey of Brilliant, OH and Regina M. (Staymate) Bailey of Brilliant, OH. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hannah N. Bailey; and a sister, Heidi Caldwell.

Ben was a carpenter by trade and was currently working at Sunnyside Cleaning and Pizza Milano in St. Clairsville. He was a member of Steel Valley Baptist Church and a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion in Brilliant. He enjoyed sports, playing basketball, going to the gym and spending time with his kids.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sons, Benjamen H. Bailey, II of Tiltonsville, OH, Mark A. Bailey of Weirton, WV and Derrick J. Bailey of Tiltonsville, OH; his companion, Candice Kennedy of Brilliant, OH; two brothers, Jimmy Bailey of Brilliant, OH and Erik Bailey of Yorkville, OH; a sister, Tammy (Kevin) Frazer of Brilliant, OH and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and also on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Todd Miller, officiating.  Interment will follow at New Alexandria Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Wheeler Funeral Home to help the family during this difficult time. You can click on the donation tab above or mail to Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH 43913.

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