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John Baity Obituary
John L. Baity Jr., "Bucky," 80, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:49 p.m., in the afternoon. He was surrounded by his devoted wife, Gloria Baity; his two sons, John L. Baity III, "Terry," and Barry Baity; his daughter-in-law, Ashley Baity; and his grandchildren, Mollie and Bryce Rudisill, Marley Baity, Parker Baity, and Ireland Baity. Bucky was the patriarch of his family who instilled strength, hard work, and love in his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
A graveside service will be held at Fort Hill Memorial Park on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. Friends are welcome to join the family for the service.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com
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Charlene Glenn
November 15, 2025
I´m so sorry for your family´s loss Prayers for strength and peace love Charlene
Patricia Tucker
November 13, 2025
Bucky was one of the nicest people... I grew up with him... I was sorry to hear of his passing.. deepest sympathy for Gloria and his family!
Vernessa & Earl Harvey
November 12, 2025
We are sorry to hear of your loved one.Sending sincere condolences to you. He was always a friendly person in our neighborhood.
Doris Brammer
November 12, 2025
Gloria And family, we are so sorry to see that Bucky has passed. I so enjoyed seeing both of you recently and having a little time to catch up on a lifetime of memories! May God grant each of you the peace that passeth all understanding.
With our very deepest sympathy,
Doris and Jerry Brammer
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