Michael Bayne, 69, of Pittsboro, passed away on March 28, 2018.
Mike graduated from Bloomington High School in 1967
Upon graduation, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served from 1967-1970. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran.
With a desire to continue service to his country and community, Mike served in the Indiana National Guard from 1990-1995, and as a Special Deputy in Marion County from 1995-2011.
Mike was also a lifetime member of VFW Post 604
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; step-children, Don (Angie) Cranfill and Jennifer (Mike) Pursell; and grandchildren, who he absolutely adored, Caitlyn Pursell, Ryan Pursell, Logan Cranfill, Olivia Scaggs, and Atticus Smith. He is also survived by one sister, Debbie Thein.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother and father, William and Mildred Bayne.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Indiana Funeral Care.
Randy Richmond says
You’ll be missed by many Mike…friends in war and friends in peace
and brothers until our lives and breath have ceased…
Then once more our eyes will open wide
To live twice and forever after having just once died…
See you down the road!
Jan Horton says
Thank you Mike for being such a wonderful husband and best friend to my dear friend Kathy also thanks for your service which I know you were so proud in serving our country. You will be missed br many including me. RIH Mike we all will see you someday❤️
Beth Butler says
Mike you was such a funny man. Thanks for the times we spent together and all the fun we all had. I will never forget the New Years eve we all spent at Kathy’s house and the fun. John and you were such good friends. I know Kathy will miss you so much and life will never be the same for her. RIP dear friend.
Wayne Johnson says
Mike was a very sincere man. He remarked not long ago that, “ It’s in God’s hands”. I know Mike believed that. We will all miss Mike but at the same time realize he is now at peace. Mike witnessed many bad things at times in his life and many good things as well. Mike suffered far more than his share but at the same time his courage taught all of us a lot. Mike you will be greatly missed.
John Shook says
We will miss you Mike at the 71st Transportion Battalion always enjoyed our converstions
Rest In Peace Mike
Jen&Gary says
Can’t even begin to tell you what a great friend Mike was to my husband, Gary, and myself. You will be missed dearly… until we all meet again! It won’t be the same at the reunions without you. SO thankful for all the fun times you , Gary, Kathy and I had. You will never be forgotten. Gary&Jen
Jerry & Gloria Polley says
Mike you were so much fun in school, always doing something that had everybody laughing. Our condolences to your family. RIP our friend.
Paula says
Went to BHS with Mike very smart kid. Prayers for family and friend
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Evan Williams says
RIP, Mike! Thanks for the memories.
Tim Adams says
Used to ride bikes with Mike when we were just kids. My deepest sympathy to family and know that I have already prayed for you. Grade school, Jr & Sr High school; I am proud to call him a friend.
The Bear Cat says
Sorry hear about . We had such a good time our senior year in choir. Mike was a good guy. RIP Mike.
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