William "Bill" H. Bayliss II

William "Bill" H. Bayliss II, 63, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:24 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Majestic Care of New Haven. He was born on October 21, 1959, to William H. and Ruby J. (Samons) Bayliss in Columbus, Ohio.

Bill was a 1977 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the United States Air Force and was a Crew Chief on the F-16 Fighter Jets. Bill was very proud to have served his country and be a Veteran. He was a member of American Legion Post 15, VFW Post 286, and a Veterans of America in Marion, Indiana. He worked at Gen. Corp in Wabash and was a car salesman for numerous local dealers over the years. Bill was an avid mushroom hunter, enjoyed golfing, and hanging out with friends, but most of all he loved his children.

Bill is survived by one son, William "Colt" Bayliss of Warsaw, Indiana; one daughter, Destynee Bayliss of Lagro, Indiana; one brother, Carl (Michelle) Bayliss of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one cousin, Tim Bayliss.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.    

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the family to help offset funeral expenses in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with William "Bill" Bayliss' final arrangements.

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