Donald Don Harry Bayless

Donald Harry Bayless entered the Kingdom of Heaven Thursday, July 7th , 2011 at the age of 78. “Don Bayless” was born on March 14th, 1933 to Dave and Jewell Bayless. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and David Bayless and two sisters, Ruth Bayless and Lena Davis. Don is survived by one sister, Winifred Whitmyer; four children, Mark Bayless, Robin Thronesberry, Jeff Bayless and Wendy Decker; thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and an abundance of friends and relatives who will miss him dearly.

Don Bayless lived in Oklahoma City where he graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1951. Immediately after high school he enlisted in the Navy. After serving his time with the U.S. Navy, Don held yet another highly respected position as an Oklahoma City police officer. He continues to be remembered as a legend by several Oklahoma City police officers today. In most recent years, Don was an employee of the Community Action Agency in Capitol Hill of Oklahoma City. Don absolutely loved his job and the people that he worked with. He had a passion for reading and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Tuesday, July 12th 2011 at Sunny Lane Funeral Chapel in Del City, and will be followed by a graveside service in the Sunnylane Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Sunny Lane Funeral Home, Del City, OK.