James Lee Bays

November 23, 1943 – September 28, 2022

James Lee Bays, 78, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

He was born on November 23, 1943 to Colly and Lillian (Stafford) Bays in Noblesville, Indiana.

Mr. Bays was a 1963 graduate of Noblesville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as an artillery engineer. He worked as a millwright, retiring from International Harvester and National Starch & Chemical. He enjoyed welding and working in shops. Most of all, Mr. Bays loved his family.

Survivors include his wife Betty Louise Bays; son James C. (Jill) Bays; daughter Olivia L. Bays; sister Marjorie (Clayton) Briggs; four grandchildren Orin C. Bays, Amos H. Bays, Gwyneth Harp and Logan Harp; several nieces & nephews; and cat Polly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four siblings JC Bays, Judith B. Branham, Virginia L. Bays and Joe Tom Bays; and daughter Andrea Don Bays.

Visitation and services are scheduled to be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville. Visitation is scheduled to run from 1-3 p.m., Masonic Services scheduled to start at 3 p.m., and Funeral Services with military honors to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kan. 66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.