Lester Bays

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) BaysHe 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 ChurchHe 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 sisterPastor 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 Inc1515 Provident Dr. Suite 250P.O. Box 1196Warsaw, IN 46581-1196