Kadarius Bailey

Kadarius Deshawn "KD" Bailey was remembered by family and friends as a lively presence who brought laughter and music into the lives around him. A father in his early twenties, Kadarius cared deeply for his children and was known within his circle as someone who loved to sing, dance, and keep the mood light—qualities that his mother and loved ones have recalled when speaking about the spirit he shared with family.

Kadarius spent time with friends and family in the Lake City community. Those who knew him describe him as the person who could lift a room, someone who enjoyed music and being with others. His mother, Gwendolyn Bailey, and other family members have spoken publicly about the gap his passing left in their lives and the ongoing hope that answers might one day bring them some measure of closure.

While public records and memorial pages document the tragic end to Kadarius’s life on August 24, 2014, they also make clear that he was more than that single date—he was a son, a father, and someone who mattered deeply to the small communities and family circles that knew him. In the years since his death, his family has carried his memory forward, sharing stories so his children and others will know him through the warmth, humor, and energy he showed in life.

Kadarius’s story is a reminder that each person lost leaves behind relationships, laughter, and a lineage of memory. Those who loved him continue to honor his name by speaking of the moments—big and small—that revealed who he was: a person who loved to bring joy, who valued his family, and who is remembered with tenderness.