Bradley O. Blockley, formerly of Chester

Bradley O. Blockley, 56, of Troy, Illinois, was born December 29, 1960 in Chester and passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home in Troy, surrounded by his family.

Brad was a graduate of American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona Beach, Florida, and worked for many years in the motorcycle industry starting with Ritter Cycle in St. Jacob and then Midwest Motor Sports in Hartford, Illinois.

Brad also worked for SIUE in the maintenance Department.

Brad was an avid Chicago Bears fan, recently enjoying a trip to Soldier Field. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as his beagle grandpup, Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Jaqueline (nee Blockley) Eggmeyer; one brother and three sisters.

Surviving are his wife Jennifer (nee Snider) Blockley of Troy; son Caylin Blockley of Evansville, Indian; stepmother, Becky Eggemeyer of Leesburg, Florida; one brother and five sisters; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital for Children, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Gateway Family Church, 97 Oaklawn Rd, Glen Carbon, IL 62034. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Gateway Family Church, 97 Oaklawn Rd., Glen Carbon, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. at Gateway Family Church, with Rev. Greg Morrison officiating.