Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30am until 12:00pm at Saulters Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, June Berry Bayles of Carson 2 sons, David Henry Bayles of Carson and Michael Berry Bayles (Rhonda) of Prentiss 2 daughters, Diane Bayles Myers (Tommy) and Connie Larayne Bayles, all of Carson 5 grandchildren, Karen Myers Taylor (Buddy), Kelli Bayles Green (Wes), Matthew Michael Bayles (Brittany), Sarah Michelle Bayles, and Amy Delores Myers 4 great-grandchildren, Lilly Taylor, Daisy Taylor, Rosey Taylor, and Colton Cheeks 1 sister, Billie Bayles of Monroeville, AL as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Bayles in death were his mother and father 4 brothers, Fred Bayles, Clyde Bayles, Cecil Bayles, and Sam Bayles and 2 sisters, Helen Bayles Ward and Eva Bayles Burns. Bayles was a member of Dublin Baptist Church.
Henry Clay Bayles was a crew member on board the USS Canfield at the official surrender of the Japanese Empire and the subsequent peace treaty signing on September 2, 1945. Bayles continued his service in the Aleutian Islands. Navy, having served with distinction in the Pacific Theater. Bayles was a decorated WWII Veteran of the U.S. Bayles returned to Prentiss in 1971, founding Carpenter-Bayles Farms, raising corn, soybeans, and cattle. After marrying June Berry Bayles in 1950, the couple moved to Florida in 1953, where Mr. Henry Clay Bayles was born on in Carson to Samuel M. Berry, Greg Berry, Buddy Taylor, Wes Green, and Doug Bayles. Saulters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in the Dublin Baptist Church Cemetery. Patricia Williams will perform the musical service. The Reverend Robert Sones will officiate and Mr. Bayles passed away from this life on Sunday, Octoat his home in Jefferson Davis County. Henry Clay Bayles will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, Octoin the Chapel at Saulters Funeral Home.