Bailey Matthew Briere
November 3, 1996 ~ February 21, 2017
Bailey Matthew Briere, 20, Mooresville, passed away suddenly February 21, 2017. Bailey was born November 3, 1996, in Indianapolis, to Billy M. and Julie (Cookenour) Briere.
Bailey grew up in Mooresville and graduated from Mooresville High School in 2015. He attended Indiana State University and Ivy Tech. Bailey had been employed at Walmart in Camby in the automotive service center. A loving, loyal, kind, considerate, and faithful young man, Bailey enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an inquisitive and intelligent student who always questioned how things worked. Bailey loved his family and was especially protective of his younger sister. A hard working person, he was especially proud of his 1999 GMC K2500 truck. Bailey enjoyed being a part of the Grace Church student ministry. Bailey’s memory will be forever cherished by his loving family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald Briere and Sharon Campbell and his maternal grandparents, Jacob and Verna Cookenour.
Survivors include his parents, Billy and Julie Briere; sister, Jenna Briere; special girlfriend, Victoria Smith; aunts and uncles, Jimmy, Regina, Joe, John, and Jeff; a host of loving cousins.
Friends and family will gather on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 2 to 6 p.m., in the chapel at
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The service to celebrate Bailey’s life will follow at 6 p.m. Pastor and Nate Patterson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Church Student Ministries, PO Box 235, Mooresville, IN 46158. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Bailey’s Life Story video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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I am devastated to learn of Bailey’s passing. He was a kind, funny, smart boy. I was lucky to have both Bailey and Jenna as students. Your entire family has been such a blessing to me. I have no words to ease your pain. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to one another, and know that an entire community grieves with you.
Our deepest expression of sympathy to Billie and Julie. Our hearts share your sorrow and our prayers are with you.
My deepest and sincerest sympathies. God be with your family
sad to see this person die i remeber him when i was in high school
Anytime I saw Bailey he was always so sweet and funny, such a genuine guy. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest In Peace, Bailey.
Bailey was a great guy. Helped me personally through a lot in high school. He’ll be deeply missed. R.I.P good buddy.
To know Bailey was a blessing, you couldn’t help but love him. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. You will be missed and forever remembered.
Rest In Heaven Bailey. You sure did know how to make people smile and when my sister and I would see you at your work you sure did give us a laugh. You are loved by many. With sympathy, I hope God can help heal your loved ones.
Prayers to the family. Bailey was in Emma’s class at MHS.
Thank you bailey, for making high school so much fun. You always knew how to make someone smile, especially when you, your mom, and your sister would show up to take over the two year olds for second services at church. Rest easy bud, and prayers to your family.
To the boy who taught me how to fish and ride a four wheeler!!! You will truely be missed! Prayers for aunt julie, uncle billy, jenna, and all those close to you!
You were truly amazing. From the time you were born you had a personality that was so fun and didn’t quit. I am so sad you are gone so soon. Aunt Julie, Uncle Billie, and Jenna, we will be praying for your peace and comfort in the midst of this terrible tragedy. Love you all so much.
Julie and Jenna, our hearts break with yours over this horrible loss. There are no words. We love and support you. Chad had Bailey in Sunday school for several years and remembers what wonderful young man he was.
The Carters
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Briere family
Scott & Marion Prince
Since the moment I met Bailey I knew he’d always be an awesome friend! Thanks for being someone to joke with at church or say hey to in the halls at school! I remember one day it snowed and the parking lot was plowed and bailey parked his truck up on the big bank of snow just to be a goof ball! That’s how I’ll always remember him! The guy who could always make you laugh and one who had a huge heart! Catch a big fish up there! Rest with love ❤️
you will be missed by your family and friends and your school friends I wish I could have been there
My heart is breaking for this wonderful family. My prayers go out to you in your time of grief. Bailey was an incredible young man. He was so loving, kind and caring. I loved him like he was one of my own. I will miss him greatly.
I love u man more than u ever know i remember babysitting you when you was about 3 years old you are and will always be in my heart i will never forget the name you gave me geegee love you so very much cousin Bailey!!!!!!!!!!
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Bailey you will be missed. ❤. You were a big teddy bear who gave great hugs! I loved having you in class when you were in in the Grace Kidz. You had a beautiful smile and eyes that sparkled. We love you and we love your family. Your family will be in our hearts and in our prayers. We will meet again in heaven and rejoice and laugh together.
Ashley what a great memory of Bailey! I can see him doing that and the giggle and smile that he would have had on his face!
Our prayers are with the Briere family as they face each new day. My daughter and my daughter-in-law graduated with Bailey and went to Grace together. They had nothing but love and respect for him. He was a true friend, always loving and kind. He will be missed very much. May God comfort your steps as you walk this new path until you see him again.
He will be very missed and he is very loved and was a great friend and his family/friends gained an angel that will always be watching over them and us forever remembered
Love and prayers for the family. Our son, Riley, was a good friend of his. Seeing his grief, I know Bailey had to be a great young man.
The Greenup Family
Billy, we are lifting you and your family up in prayers for God’s comfort and peace. Amy and Matt Slayten
I remember growing up as kids with you man am just hanging out down the street at my grandparents you were always so funny and goofy and polite well mannered kid I will never forget you or your spirit from trading Yugi-oh cards to Pokémon cards to just going out in your backyard an fishing or pestering your sister we had some good times together an I will never forget you bailey an I hope you your spirit an angel fly high brother love you!!!!!
Billy we are sorry for your families loss and sorry we could not make it over today. Our prayers go out to your family. God be with you and yours. Steve and carol bullard.
Bailey was very kind and caring. He loved his family and friends. I can’t believe such a good friend is gone so soon. My prayers and thoughts to the family. Rest with love Bailey Matthew so many love and miss you.
Prayers for your family in your loss. I always enjoyed having Bailey in class. He always had such a great personality and could always make me smile if I was having a bad day.
He watching you from heaven.
Thoughts and prayers for you Bill and your family. I’m very sorry for your loss.