Edwin A. Bayliss
Edwin Ashel Bayliss, age 81, of Winchester, Virginia, died Friday, September 10, 2010, at his home.
Mr. Bayliss was born in 1928, in Berryville, Virginia, the son of the late Edwin Ashel Bayliss, Sr. and Mona Elizabeth Bayliss. He was the owner of Bayliss Plumbing and Heating, retiring in 1995. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He was a member of Enders Fire and Rescue Co., Berryville, VA, Berryville Moose Lodge # 2139, and Berryville VFW.
He married Roberta S. Gray on April 6, 1968, in Winchester, Virginia.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Sandra Funk of Winston Salem, North Carolina and Sylvia Seal of Berryville, Virginia; a step daughter, Sharon L. Gray of Santa Monica, California; a step son, Beverly Allen Gray of Frederick County, Virginia; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren, and one brother, Robert W. “Bobby” Bayliss of Berryville, Virginia. A son, Robert Clay Bayliss, preceded him in death.
A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, 11:00 AM at Shenandoah Memorial Park with Chaplain Ken Patrick officiating. Military honors will be afforded by VFW Post 2123.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.
Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.
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