Geoffrey Todd Bayne

Geoffrey Todd Bayne, 41, of Roanoke, went to be with his heavenly father during his sleep, Saturday November 1, 2008. He was a loving, caring and supportive son to his parents, Richard and Sandy Bayne and Douglas Gordon, of Plano, Texas. He has joined his sister, Lindsey Diane Bayne, in heaven. Geoff was a dedicated and caring grandson to his granddaddy and grandmother, James Robert and Ila James Parsons, grandmother, Elaine Bayne, of Salem and grandmother, Katherine Gordon. He is survived by his aunt and uncle, Frances and David Workman, Whitsett, N.C.; uncle, Jamie Parsons; cousins, Christa Acampora, Forest Hills N.Y. and Caren League, Chesapeake. Geoff was a trusted and conscientious manager in training at McDonald's on Williamson Road. He was known by all who knew or met him as a kind and gentle soul, always having a smile on his face and a genuine desire to help his fellow man. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Rescue Mission, 402 14th St. SE., Roanoke.