ROBERT A. "BOB" BAYLESS, 63, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, November 11, 2015 as the result of an auto accident. He was born in Springfield on August 19, 1952, the son of the late Wilbur "Russ" and Renie (Runyan) Bayless. Bob was a 1970 graduate of Springfield North High School and a 1974 graduate of Miami University. While at Miami University, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He worked as area sales director for Holland Freight for over 20 years. Bob coached swimming at Shawnee High School and Springfield YMCA for several years. He enjoyed playing his guitar and golfing. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gretchen S. (Brening) Bayless; his son, Zachary Bayless of Beavercreek; sister, Sherry (Gary) McCoy of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, Rusty (Susan) Bayless of Springfield; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A service in celebration of Bob's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Craig Grammer officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. Monday until the time of service. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com Funeral Home: Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory 830 N. Limestone St. Springfield, OH US 45503