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James Bayless Obituary
PITSBURG — James "Jim" Alan Bayless, age 62, of Pitsburg, formerly of Bradford, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Jim was born in Piqua, on Oct. 9, 1955, to Marion and Margaret (Carine) Bayless.
He was a graduate of Bradford High School, Class of 1974; was employed as Machinist/Quality Inspector at United Technology Corporation (formerly BF Goodrich), Troy, with 30 years, 7 months service. While there, he also served as Union Steward and Fire Brigade. He was formerly a volunteer fireman with the Pitsburg Fire Department; loved fishing, hunting, shooting guns, and drinking beer.
Jim loved watching the Ohio State University play ball and his grandsons playing baseball.
Preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Bayless; brother, Mark Bayless; brother-in-law, Craig Canan.
Jim is survived by his father, Marion Bayless; wife of 12 years, Connie I. (Jess) Bayless; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Chandra Bayless of Piqua; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Jake Lavy of Bradford; four grandchildren, Charles Miranda, Madison Bayless, Troy Lavy, and Cole Lavy; great-granddaughter, Willow Shae Miranda; two step-sons, Jason Clark of Sidney, David Harrison of Indiana; several step-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim and Diane Bayless of Covington, Jerry and Maria Bayless of Greenville; sister, Judy Bayless Canan of Bradford; sister-in-law, Kristi (Puterbaugh) Bayless of Bradford; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Carl Grubb
August 30, 2021
Jim and I work together for many years at Goodrich, mainly in Large Wheel Machining. I was a supervisor there and Jim was a great employee. He did his share and was a very understanding person that cared for others.
MMG
September 13, 2018
MY sincerest sympathies to the Bayless family for your loss. May the God of Comfort and tender mercies sustain you in this difficult time
September 12, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss, hoping memories will help bring you comfort. Sylvia
L. M.
September 12, 2018
Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Bayless family. May the hope and promise of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time.
John 11: 24 & 25
September 9, 2018
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences. May all find strength and rest from Almighty God during this time.
Porter
Jim Duell
September 6, 2018
My deepest and sincere prayers and sympathy to the members of the Bayless Family at the death of Jim Bayless. May the Lord in this time of loss extend his mercy and compassion to all of you and welcome Jim into his eternal kingdom of life and peace. Father Jim Duell St. Teresa Covington Ohio
Jim Duell
September 6, 2018
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the Bayless family at the death of Jim Bayless. May God be with and bless you all at this time of your loss. May God welcome Jim into the fullness of eternal life through the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ his son. Prayerfully, Father James Duell St. Teresa Covington, Parochial Vicar Immaculate Conception Bradford Ohio
September 6, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn".
September 5, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It's sad that our families didn't remain as close as when we were growing up in Bradford. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bayless family and I am thankful for the many memories of Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa Bayless. Cousin, Sandy Reed Simpson
Carl Grubb
September 5, 2018
It was a pleasure working with you Jim!
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