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Bradley D. Bayliss, 77 years of Sherwood, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in his residence, with his family at his side. Brad was born Sept. 15, 1948, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Denver Charles and Virginia Ruth (Boutwell) Bayliss. He was a 1965 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. Brad served our country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam Era, until his honorable discharge in 1970. He married Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Elliott on Dec. 28, 1968, in Defiance, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on March 28, 2025. Brad was the owner-operator of Boutwell & Bayliss Towing, Sherwood for over 40 years. He then drove dump truck for Kauser Trucking in Paulding retiring in 2018. He was a member of the Sherwood VFW Post 5665. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, collecting arrowheads and tinkering in his shop.
Surviving are his three daughters, Yvette (Damian) Flores of Castle Rock, Colorado, Farrah (John) Elwood of Hicksville and Jessica (Eric) Bassett of Hicksville; seven grandchildren, Miranda, Ayala, Xander, McKenzie, Kaden, Kailin and Beckham; four siblings, Linda (Jeff) Gilliam of Panama City, Florida, Randy Bayliss of Sherwood, Jeff (Sherril) Bayliss of Tiffin and Barbara (Dom) Olmstead of Port Clinton, Ohio; and his faithful dog, Roscoe. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Libby; one nephew, J.B. Bayliss.
Visitation for Brad will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, from 3–7 p.m. in the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 706 N. Main St., Hicksville. Funeral services for Brad will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in the funeral home. Graveside committal services with military graveside rites accorded by the Sherwood VFW Post 5665, Hicksville American Legion Post 223 and Farmer American Legion Post 137, will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Ohio.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions directed to Elara Caring Hospice.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.oberlinturnbull.com.
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