George Melvin Bayne, Sr. Greenwood, South Carolina Obituary

George Melvin Bayne, Sr.

George Melvin Bayne, Sr., 86, husband of Annette Ferguson Bayne of 60 years, died October 26, 2020 at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont. He was born in Greenville, SC on December 26, 1933. He was a son of the late Roy Mayfield Bayne, Sr. and Florence McCraw Bayne and a step-son of Lucille Cox Bayne. George was a US Navy Veteran and retired from Monsanto as a mechanical technician. He was very talented and could repair anything or design something to make it better. He loved to hunt, fish and play golf, he was an avid Clemson fan and was good at everything he did. George was a devoted family man and loved his grandchildren. George is survived by sons, George Melvin Bayne, Jr. (Sherry) of Greenwood, Richard R. Bayne of Clinton Township, MI and Christopher T. Bayne (Kelley) of Greenville; daughter, Vickie Bayne Bolton (Julian) of Greenwood; brother, Roy Mayfield Bayne, Jr. (Dena) of Easley; grandchildren, George Melvin Bayne, III, Tanner Minor, Olivia Bayne, Graydon Bayne and Christi Matthews; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by his sister, Rebecca Bayne Masters. George attended the Greenwood Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Casey Eichhorn officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home and will receive friends Thursday afternoon at the funeral home from 1-2 PM. Pallbearers will be George M. Bayne, Jr., Christopher T. Bayne, Graydon Bayne, Tanner Minor, Julian Bolton and David Masters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. The Bayne family would like to thank Dr. Bartz and the staff of Hospice of the Upstate for their care and compassion during George’s illness.
December 26, 1933 - October 26, 202012/26/193310/26/2020
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Funeral Home Owner
October 29, 2020
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Ken & Dani
October 29, 2020
Annette and family We were so sorry to learn of George’s passing. Due to circumstances beyond our control we were unable to attend the visitation and service. You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Ken (Kenny) & Dani Walden
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Ann Piggott
October 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Ann and Rick Piggott, Will and Allison Allen.

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Gay (Gayle) McCraw Casey
October 27, 2020
George, my oldest cousin on my Dad's McCraw family. I look at you and you look like our paternal grandfather. My memories of you growing up is when I spent the night with Becky, your sister whom I loved dearly, and you were baking the paint in the oven of the car that ... Continue Reading
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Scott McCraw Casey
October 27, 2020
I found this picture with George and wanted to share it as a memory.
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Scott McCraw Casey
October 27, 2020
I'm so sorry to learn of George's passing, sincerely. I remember when I came up with Papa (Wilson McCraw) for Aunt Emree's funeral and George had asked me if I ever had a real Ginger Ale then he pulled one from his cooler for me. My mouth was on fire! He was a good man a... Continue Reading
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Sarah Rutland Grady
October 27, 2020
Sister Bayne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Letha Davis
October 26, 2020
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