Obituary of Albert Charles Bayless

Funeral services for Albert Charles Bayless, 72, of Troup, will be held Sunday September 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Henry’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Troup with Reverend Nathan Briggs officiating. Albert ‘Shorty’ Bayless passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his home in Troup. Al was born on October 14, 1942 in Athens, Texas to the late Cleoma Bayless and Ada Green Bayless. Shorty attended Henry’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Troup, Texas. Al was a member of the Winona Masonic Lodge #118 AF&AM and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Al spent a lot of his time restoring John Deer Tractors and he loved his family, his dogs, and his grandkids. Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue Cohagen Bayless of Troup; 3 Children, Angie Jurecka and husband Jerry Tom of Pilot Point, Amy McKnight of Troup, and Alice Bayless also of Troup; Honorary daughter Rachel Brown and grandson Tucker; 2 brothers, Robert Bayless of Arp, Dan Bayless and wife Sue of Hubbard; sister in law, Sue Cohagen of Troup; 8 grandchildren, Tristan, Victoria, and Delaney Jurecka, Bryan, Brent, and Brandee McKnight and their father Randy McKnight; Samantha and Dawson Marshall ; his dogs, Roxy, Buster, and Hershey; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family will receive friends and loved ones Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup. In lieu of flowers, his family requests contributions in Al’s name be sent to Henry’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 4539 FM 13 East, Troup, Texas 75789 or Angel Care Hospice, 702 Fairpark Drive #102, Henderson, Texas 75654.