Michael L. Bayes, age 63, of Orient, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home.
He was born to the late James and Hilda Bayes on June 30, 1952.
Michael loved working in agriculture and was active in the Ohio Pork Producers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and aunt, Betty Deardurff.
Michael leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Kathy Bayes, as well as numerous friends and relatives.
Family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, 331 W. Main St., Mount Sterling. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pleasant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.
Visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com.
This article originally appeared on The Pickaway News Journal