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1935
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2020
Kenneth Baylor Obituary
He was born in Cedar Key, Oct. 29, 1935, the son of Pete Baylor and Josie Baylor Rain and a stepson of Stonewall Rain.
He graduated from Cedar Key High School and attended FSU. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Jackson, S.C. He worked in the U.S., Canada and Spain with William's Pressure Service out of Shreveport, La. for several years. After 30 years service in the Levy County area, he retired from Bell South. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sally Baylor, Chiefland; son, Jim Baylor, UK; daughter, Lori Baylor, Palo Alto, Calif.; granddaughter, Coral Baylor, Fleming Island; sisters, Jo Ann Phillips, Cocoa and Brenda (Henry) Coulter, Cedar Key and sister-in-law, Margaret (Pope) Griffin, Fleming Island, FL.
Due to COVID-19, a service will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated: 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org/givehope.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Baylor
S Chambers
May 28, 2020
My deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)
Leon Clyatt
May 8, 2020
Our love, thoughts & prayers are with Sally, Jim & Lori and rest of the Baylor family.
Just a good old boy! and fisherman.
Leon & Sue S. Clyatt
Jimmie Weeks
May 3, 2020
A good friend for a long time. Going miss you buddy.
Robert & Gayle Conley
May 1, 2020
We will miss him, but our thoughts will be with the family, this from Conley and Gayle
Robert Harold Conley
May 1, 2020
Kenny was one of my best friends for many years. We met in 1958 at Fort Jackson SC in the Army and remained friends with him and Sally alone with Jim, Lorie, Coral and Tammy. Our love and prayers from all the Conley's in North Carolina including Bobby, Cathy Luke and Sarah
Janette & George Boudreau
April 28, 2020
Kenny was a wonderful neighbor & friend. We have many good memories of when he lived in Williston. All our love to Sally, Jim & Lori
Jennifer Pendergrass
April 28, 2020
Uncle Kenny was always so much fun to be around. I will cherish the memories I have of him from growing up. My prayers are with Aunt Sally and the rest of the family.
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