Howard Lewis Bayne III

I just learned about Howard's passing and am heartbroken for Rhetta and his family. Howard was a wonderful man who was energetic and fun to be around. He and Rhetta were such gracious hosts when I last saw them at their beautiful home (will always remember the shrimp and grits). I think about them often and fondly. May the Lord continue to be with you, Rhetta, as you navigate this time. Valerie Stiner, RN

I’m at a loss for words - I knew “Seajay” and loved him dearly. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope we can be in touch. Mrs. Bayne - I hope we can speak soon. Much love to you.

Dear Howie,
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> It was great to be with you at the induction of our NJ state champ soccer team into the Summit HS Hall of Fame last October. I will never forget your loud "Where is Halmos?" yell, after all, we haven't seen each other since 1962.

> Your uncomplicated joy made me realize how uptight I can be. Let's call it the `Howard Affect´ that is now part of my life. How I wish that we could have continued our high school friendship till we, like good soccer players, kicked the bucket.
Rest in peace, my friend.

George Halmos SHS `62

So sad to hear this. Through high school we were good friends living just down the street from each there. Team mates on our State Championship soccer team and breaking bread together at our reunions and lastly being present at our HS hall of fame induction last October. A great guy and just a wonderful person and fellow Vietnam Vet. Rest well Howie until we meet again

Howie was an interesting individual with many hidden talents as evidenced by his obituary. Quiet, kind, and always with a contagious smile. He was a friend to the enlisted force. A humorous story; when we were deployed to Goose Bay, Labrador we were in the German club and the German Flight surgeon was challenging anybody to a chugging contest. Howie stepped up to the plate and almost beat this very experienced German Flight Surgeon. All of us 177 members present were quite astonished on how this quiet man almost beat this Flight Surgeon. RIP Howie! And thank you!

I first met Howard at the 177FIG. I launched and recovered him from many missions. He always had a smile and something nice to say every time. He was a good pilot always bringing my airplane back Code 1. He was a pleasure to talk with and be around. All of us crew chiefs will always remember him. RIP Howie.

I will always remember Howard's Civil Air Patrol ID number since we joined at the same time and he got the number before me.
Will remember our flights to NC to support this wing helping Army air controllers train.
So sorry for your loss - He will be missed.
Unfortunately I will not be able to this Friday's services because I will be out of country

We are so sorry for your loss . We will be praying for you and the family .

Very smart, always kind and funny, your passion for life was contagious.
Thank you for putting together my bike, you will be missed.
My deepest condolences to your family.

Howie was always full of life! Just being around him when we would visit our family in Beaufort was filled with such great joy. I remember his infectious smile and laugh. He was a man full of life!

Rhetta, and family please accept my condolences during this difficult time.

Rhetta and family so sorry to hear about Howie.He was a fun person to be around and he did such a good job at Summit place it was like he belonged there at the right time love you all