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Jerry Lynn Bayliss, age 76 of Monticello, AR, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born November 27, 1946, in Crossett, AR to the late Lindsey Elmo Bayliss and Ona Belle McArthur Bayliss.
He was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone, member of the Arkansas National Guard and a Baptist. Jerry’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, playing the piano and guitar and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a long-standing member of Carter Hunting Club and a proud member of the local chapter of AA. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Dennis Cooper.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon Beavers Bayliss of Monticello; one son, Jerry (J.J.) Bayliss, Jr. and wife Koby; one daughter, Kimberly Wallis and husband Ray; three grandchildren, Joel Lyndon Wallis, Samuel McArthur Wallis and Jakob Owen Bayliss; along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and great friends. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks to the Faulkner Family for their endless support and assistance.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. You can sign Jerry’s guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to CARTI, PO Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215.
He was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone, member of the Arkansas National Guard and a Baptist. Jerry’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, playing the piano and guitar and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a long-standing member of Carter Hunting Club and a proud member of the local chapter of AA. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Dennis Cooper.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon Beavers Bayliss of Monticello; one son, Jerry (J.J.) Bayliss, Jr. and wife Koby; one daughter, Kimberly Wallis and husband Ray; three grandchildren, Joel Lyndon Wallis, Samuel McArthur Wallis and Jakob Owen Bayliss; along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and great friends. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks to the Faulkner Family for their endless support and assistance.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. You can sign Jerry’s guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to CARTI, PO Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215.