Bernard C. "Bernie" Bayless, Jr.

Bernard C. "Bernie) Bayless, Jr. 60 of Ravenna passed away Monday August 27, 2012 at the Maplewood Care Center in Streetsboro.  He was  born October 9, 1951 in Bedford, Ohio to the late Bernard C. and Marion (Beeman) Bayless, Sr.   Bernie has lived in Streetsboro and Ravenna all of his life  and graduated from Streetsboro High School in 1969 and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and sailing.  Survivors include  his children B.C. (Nicole) Bayless, Jennifer Bayless, Melissa (Matt) Potisuk, his grandchildren Brooklyn and Cameron Moodie, his siblings Norma Jean Riggs, Mickie (Al) Lockhart, Bud, John (Sue) and Richard (Camille) Bayless and lifetime friend Nancy Bayless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death  by his bothers  Paul & Alfred Bayless. A special thanks to the Ravenna Hospice Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday September 1, 2012 at with Military Honors at Markillie Cemetery Hudson, Ohio.  Condolences and memories may be shared  with the family at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.

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