Born Aug. 8, 1934, in St. Ann, he was son of the late Oliver and Mildred Karlish Bays.
He had been married to Oleen Clark of East Prairie.
Survivors include: two sons, Harold Bays and George Bays of East Prairie; one daughter, Gloria Triplett of East Prairie; four grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren; and a special friend, Carol Oliver of Doniphan.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. until noon Friday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden.
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