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1960
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2016
John Bayes Obituary
John Bryan Bayes, 56, passed away unexpectedly early Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
He was born in Lafayette on August 5, 1960. He graduated from Jeff in 1978. For the last four years, he was employed by Eurest at SIA in Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur & Laura Jane (Scott) Bayes. He is survived by his sisters: Linda Brower (Kris), Diana Bayes (Lorena), Sherry Kennedy (Phil) and Susan Hutson, and one brother A. Scott Bayes (Lisa). He had many nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. He leaves many friends behind as well. There will be no formal services. Memorials can be given in his name, to the Salvation Army. The family will have a private Celebration of Life.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bayes
Lisa Lamie
September 1, 2025
Will always remember our trip to Michigan fun times! Gone to soon miss you much. Lisa Tracey Don
Lisa Lamie
September 1, 2024
RIP Dear friend still think of you often can't believe it's been 8 years. Fly high with the Angels. Always in our hearts.
Richard Payton
September 1, 2024
You were a colleague, a friend and most importantly a great human being. I think about the Fridays experience often. You made it special. Thank you
Richard Payton
September 1, 2023
You were a dear friend and a great colleague. You are missed by all who knew you.
Richard C Payton
September 1, 2021
A great friend who is truly missed.
John C
September 3, 2019
I sure remember Bryan. We were becoming good friends through mutual interests and life experiences. He went way too soon.
God rest you well, brother!
John C.
Linda Jararrd
September 9, 2016
My condolences to the family.
September 7, 2016
RIP my friend. We had many good times at TGIFRIDAYS. Love, Madge
Angie Fleschner
September 7, 2016
You are gonna be missed very much at work Bryanyou were a funny guy and never was a dull moment fly high!!
Lisa Lamie
September 7, 2016
R.I.P my dear friend
Michigan
Lisa Lamie
September 7, 2016
You will be missed dear friend, and thanks for our trip to Michigan this summer, fly high with the angels Bryan
Julie Wafford
September 7, 2016
I loved your sense of humor. So proud at how you changed your life. You were a beautiful friend and we shared many good times. Save me a place upstairs my friend.
Richard Payton
September 7, 2016
Too many fond memories to recount. Rest easy my dear friend.
John Cummings
September 7, 2016
I am devastated by your passing, Bryan. You were a good friend who I will greatly miss.
Go in peace!
Martha Fleener
September 7, 2016
Prayers for your family.
Jake Showalter
September 7, 2016
I will miss you dearly Bryan. You were one of the sweetest people I've ever known and ever loved. I'll see you in heaven some day.
Rick Henderson
September 6, 2016
Will be missed sooo much! A lot of great memories. All my love Bryan, rip.
Rick Henderson
September 6, 2016
So many memories. Will be missed very much. All my love Bryan.
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