Mr. Jack F. Bayless Sr.'s Obituary
Obituary
Jack F. Bayless, Sr.
09/08/1929 - 04/06/2013
Jack Bayless, Sr. went to be with Jesus early Saturday morning April 6th, 2013. He was a believer in Jesus Christ. He was a faithful and loving husband, a wonderful daddy, an awesome Grandpa & Great Grandpa, and a true friend to those who knew him. He liked to fish and hike, and he liked to fly; in fact, Bayless Airport is still listed in Rosharon, Texas. He was a Korean War Veteran from 1946 until his honorable discharge in 1949.
Jack is preceded in death by Brecia Sue Bayless (his only baby sister - in 1928), Harold "Red" Bayless (his dad - in 1955), Blanche (Apgar) Bayless Swanson (his mom - in 1984), Dora L (Zook) Bayless (his wife of 45 years - in 1995), Paul W. Bayless (his son - in 2003), and Richard "Dick" Bayless (his only brother - in 2006).
He died comfortably, and on his own terms in Grace Care Hospice. He is survived by Patricia Bayless (his faithful and loving wife of 15 years).
Jack and Dora (deceased) had 4 children: Tzena, Terry, Jack Jr. and Paul (deceased).
Michael and Tzena (Bayless) Smith have 3 children: a son, Ivan Smith (his wife Jun, and their two children: Sullivan & Chloe); a son, David Smith; and a daughter Anna Smith.
Dennis and Terry (Bayless) Beavers have 1 child: Bryan Beavers. They also have a daughter from Dennis' previous marriage: Cori (Beavers) Kellar, and her husband, Jason; they have 2 children: Aaron and Andrew.
Jack F. Bayless, Jr (and his wife) Deborah have raised 2 children together: Jason Whitcomb and Kaitlyn Bayless (Kaitlyn wanted to be adopted by Jack early on & was adopted). Jack, Jr. also has 3 children by previous marriages: Kiah (Bayless) Espinoza and her husband, Paul Espinoza; Melissa (Smith) Gill & her husband Roneric Gill & their 4 children: Seleska, Eric, Cosette and Nicholas. Seleska & Joshua Espinoza have a daughter (Aubrey); Robert F. Bayless and his wife Julie (Nguyen) Bayless have a son Liam Minh.
Paul W. Bayless (deceased) and his wife Teri (Wingert) Bayless had no children.
Jack married Patricia Bayless November 29th, 1998 and have 2 children from Patricia's previous marriage) Gene Burns and Michelle (Burns) Cottrell. Michelle has two children from her marriage: Kelli and Joshua. Kelly Cottrell has a daughter Rumi, and Joshua Cottrell and his wife Rosie have a daughter Angie.
Jack Bayless, Sr. was an example to all who knew him of how to live well, to laugh much and WE FELT LOVED.
Visitation: 04/08/13 (4pm-8pm) at Southpark Funeral Home 1310 N. Main St Pearland, TX 77581
Memorial Service: 04/09/13 (10am) at Fellowship Baptist Church 2000 FM 389 Brenham, TX 77833
Graveside Service 04/10/13 (2:30pm) with Military Honors Southpark Cemetery 1310 N. Main St Pearland, TX
Pastor Darren Donaldson (of Fellowship Baptist Church) is officiating at both the Memorial and Graveside Service with (retired) Pastor Larry Emby assisting (from Calvary Baptist Church in Brenham, TX).
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