L.G. Bayless, 85, of Killen passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home. Visitation will be Monday, February 19, 2018 at Elkins East Chapel from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A service will be held at Elkins East Chapel at 11:00 AM Tuesday Febuary 20,2018.  Brother Bill Lyons will be officiating. Burial will be at Walling Cemetery in Spencer, TN Wednesday at 2:00 P.M.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jones C. and Nela Bayless; 5 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Joan Bayless; children, Sherry Bayless (David Fowler),

Michelle Russo (Ralph), and Kim Bayless; grandchildren, Tyler Tidwell ,Chris Tidwell, Nathan Levatino, and Leanna Levatino; brother, J.C. Bayless(Willene)

Mr. Bayless was a graduate of Van Buren County High School, and Owned Bayless Heating and Air for 25 years. He loved boating and fishing in his spare time.

The Family would like to offer special thanks to caregiver, Pamala Thomas; hospice nurses, Beth Butler and Deborah Robertson; Dr. Therese Lango and Dr. John Young.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Cancer Research Institute ( www.cancerresearch.org ); or a charity of your choice.