Lester Bays, 77, of Pierceton, IN, died on 4/13/2009 at 2:31 PM at Parkview Hospital of Ft. Wayne. He was born on December 1, 1931 in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Lester was born to Asa and Bertha (Marshall) Bays
He was a self employed Auctioneer. Lester was married to Geraldine L. Zorn on April 12, 1951, in Warsaw, IN she preceded May 11, 2002.
Member of the Freewill Baptist Church
He enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors are 3 daughters Brenda (Don) Beck, Pierceton, IN;Glenda (Ben) Michael, Pierceton, IN and Lorrie (Steve) Patrick, Claypool, IN.
4 sons Rodney Bays, Ricky (Martha) Bays both of Pierceton, IN; Roger Bays, Ocala, FL and Rocky Bays, Pierceton, IN.
18 Grandchildren. 29 Great grandchildren and 1 Great great grandson.
Preceded in death by his wife, 1 brother and 1 sister
Pastor Sam Carns will officate
Services will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel – Pierceton on Thursday April 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Wednesday April 15, 2009. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery – Pierceton, IN.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel – Pierceton is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Contribution are to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc
1515 Provident Dr. Suite 250
P.O. Box 1196
Warsaw, IN 46581-1196