Obituary: Bays, Alfred J.

Age 89

Wed., March 14, 2012

BAYS, Alfred J.

Entered into eternal peace on March 9, 2012 in Spokane, WA.

Born April 7, 1922 in Hamilton, Ohio to Cora and Richard Bays.

He was the 10th of 11 children.

Preceded in death by parents, wife Addie, and son Jim.

Al is survived by daughter Bonnie (Jim) Williams, daughter Debbie (Bob) Glaza and son, Brian (Pam) Bays.

There are seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one sister, Frances, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Al was a WWII Veteran and served in the US Navy on the USS Hancock 1942 - 1946.

He retired from the US Postal Service.

A man of God, Al was an active and faithful member at Central Baptist Church where the memorial service is Friday, March 16 at 1 PM.

Memorials may be given to Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon, Spokane, 99205.

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