Christopher Michael Bays

Christopher Michael Bays obituary

Christopher Michael Bays

Christopher Bays Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home on Dec. 3, 2025.
Christopher Michael Bays, 56, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

He was born in Charleston to Tony Bays and Betty Higley Ghazi.

His is survived by his mother Betty Ghazi of St Albans; his son, Joshua Gillispie (Cheridan) of St. Albans; brother, Jason Bays of Charleston; and grandchildren, Raelynn, Casey, Maverick.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.

You may visit Chris's tribute page at BartlettNicholsFuneralHome.com to share memories or condolences with the family.

Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Bays family.

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