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Kevin Baylor Obituary
Columbiana – 47, passed away at his home suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.
Kevin was born July 14, 1968 in San Antonio, Texas, a son of Larry and Donna Haag Baylor. He was a graduate of Canton South High School and attended Milligan College. While in high school, he ran cross country, played basketball and excelled in baseball; was a City Class “A” Batting Champion; and was inducted into the Canton South High School Hall of Fame and the Greater Stark County Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. He was employed as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service for the past 25 years.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Columbiana where he had served as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He had formerly coached baseball for Columbiana Schools and had been a Destination Imagination Volunteer for over 20 years. He was a volunteer soccer coach for CASA for 15 years. Kevin was very active in any activity his children were involved in and enjoyed watching their accomplishments.
He is survived by his wife, the former Stephanie Marie Hill, whom he married Aug. 10, 1991; three sons, Nicholas Baylor, Matthew Baylor, and Joey Baylor, all of Columbiana; his father, Larry (Jennifer) Baylor of Canton; his mother, Donna C. Baylor of Canton; his mother-in-law, Sandy Hill of Columbiana; a sister, Heather (Bill Krewetvki) Baylor of Falls Church, Va.; and a brother, Byron Baylor of St. Louis, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at the First Christian Church of Columbiana with John Reed, Minister officiating. Friends may call at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, 28 North Main Steet, Columbiana, from 3-7 p.m. on Friday and at the church one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Columbiana. Sign the register and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com
Warrick-Kummer-Rettig, 330-482-3621
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for Kevin Baylor
Jocelyn Steiskal
September 6, 2015
I enjoyed seeing Kevin at DI. He was a great help in explaining how things work. He will be missed! Stephanie - you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
September 5, 2015
My heart is filled with sadness for your family on the loss of a GREAT man. I recently retired from the Malvern Post Office and I always appreciated Kevin's kind and patient mannerisms. Karen
September 5, 2015
To the Baylor Family, Kevin was a very kind & patient person we had the pleasure of knowing as our delivery person at Woods Grocery. Our deepest sympathy to the Baylor Family!
Deaun (Baer) Paydock
September 4, 2015
Lifting you all in prayer and offering heart felt condolences.
Pat & Jerry Johnson
September 4, 2015
Larry and Jennifer and all of Kevin's family, you have our sincere sympathy in this sad time of your lives...
Kevin, may you RIP...
September 4, 2015
Kevin was "our UPS guy"...what a great person. He was always friendly, smiling and was just a very kindhearted man. He will be greatly missed!! We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, kids and family.
Kathy Maley @Green Lines Transportation
Jeff Gray
September 4, 2015
Kevin, I'm truly sorry that you and I never had the opportunity to say "Good Bye". I met you through our work at UPS and always enjoyed talking with you. You had a very mild and pleasant demeanor with an underlying intensity of a former great athlete. Life as a UPS driver was not easy however you always seemed to come in with at least a partial smile on your face after those long day/evening work hours, which did not include your very long commutes to and from work.
I remember sitting in the office with you during a very stressful work event in your life and felt great sympathy for both you and your family. Now.....I once again feel great sympathy for the family you leave behind and saddened by your untimely departure from all of our lives. Although I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting your family, please know that my prayers and positive thoughts will always be with them.
Kevin....may you rest in peace and forever be with your family in Spirit.
Deeply saddened with sincere condolences,
Jeff Gray
Lee Harris
September 4, 2015
Stephanie - My thoughts are with you and your family. It has been years but Anita keeps me posted on everyone there. I find solace in the following words and true beauty in the voice that delivers it. It brings me a peace I hope it extends to you my sentiments.
https://youtu.be/fIAQCiMIEEQ
-KEMP
September 4, 2015
Your smile, your laugh.... Kevin, we will never forget! We love you Stephanie, nick, Matt, and Joey!!!!!!!!!!! Swim barb and julie
Dan Hussar
September 3, 2015
Such a great man! I send my deepest sympathies to Heather, Byron, and family!
Tina Deemer
September 3, 2015
I am so deeply saddened by Kevin's death. I first met him when we were 14 years old. There never was a kinder, gentler soul. I remember him as a caring older brother, a faithful son, a gifted athlete, a lucky euchre player, and a true friend. I have thought of him often over the years, always with great affection.
My most sincere condolences to Donna, Heather, and Byron, and to the rest of Kevin's family. I share in your sorrow.
September 3, 2015
Donna, Heather, Byron and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family. Love and Prayers,
Ron, Connie and Shane
Laurie @ Colfor Mfg.
September 3, 2015
I was lucky enough to be on Kevins route. I looked forward to seeing him every day, his laugh and smile was contagious. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed by all. My condolences to Kevins family and friends.
Cinda Ralston-Keener
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin. Always a sweetheart. A gentle soul. Rest in Peace Kevin. Prayers for your family.
Eric and Shelley Draime
September 3, 2015
Stephanie and the entire Baylor family - We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kevin. We were each others' best men. Although we had grown apart, my memories of Kevin are endless. You don't know how much something means until it's gone. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. Please know that you are first and foremost in our prayers.
Rick Bale
September 3, 2015
Steph, Tammy and I are saddened about Kevin. So much fun and full of life. Great ballplayer and better teammate. I am so happy that we got to play together at Milligan. Prayers Up!!
NANCY EISENBREI
September 3, 2015
LARRY AND JENNIFER WE ARE SO SORRY TO HER ABOUT KEVIN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS LOVE BOB AND NANCY EISENBREI
September 3, 2015
Tim and I are very sorry to hear about Kevin. He was a classmate of our children and is remembered as a very nice young man.
September 3, 2015
Steph, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Kevin. I'm praying for comfort for you and the family right now. -Carrie Hawkins
September 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Baylor Family,
Kevin was our delivery man, always pleasant and
professional. Sheckler Excavating, Waynesburg Ohio
September 3, 2015
Larry & Jennifer,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your fond memories of happy times spent together bring you peace.
Charlie & Nancy Hoover
Chaunte Roberts
September 3, 2015
Gone but never forgotten. You have your wings.
September 3, 2015
My deepest condolences Larry to you, Jennifer and the rest of your family.
sincerely,
Troy Sacco
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