From Tales & Trails of Bailey County, the First 70 Years, Taylor Publishing Co, Dallas, TX 1988
This bio is about his parents: On May 15, 1896, in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, Roy Lee Bayless, was born to John Wesley and Allie (Jett) Bayless. Seven years earlier, Virginia Little Jennings, Roy's bride-elect, was born February 22, 1889 to Elias William and Margaret Catherin (King) Jennings in Melborn, Arkansas.
Roy's parents settled in Crosbyton, Texas, where Roy and Virginia married Oct. 7, 1917. Four children were born to them: Myron K. Aug. 21, 1920; Cleta Nell June 10, 1923; Millard M. "Ike" June 10, 1925; and Roy Lee, Jr. "Sonny" Jan. 2, 1931. Roy cowboyed and was also known to be a tough boxer. He was an ordained Methodist preacher, preaching until the church required men to attend seminar. He was honored by providing the invocation at the 1923 Texas Technological College Baccalaureate ceremony.
Virginia taught the three Rs, reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Roy and Virginia lived in Slaton and Snyder before moving in 1924 to Baileyboro. Their first home was a two-room cabin. Roy farmed and helped lay tracks for the railroad. In 1929 they moved to Muleshoe when Roy became service manager for Crow Chevrolet. In 1955 he retired from Crow Chevrolet then briefly had a partnership with Ike in an auto repair business, served as Muleshoe City Police Officer from 1957 to 1961, and custodian at the Bailey County Courthouse until 1967. From 1967 until 1978 he was Constable for Precinct One and Animal Warden.
In 1933, Roy Bayless, I. L. St. Clair, and R. L. Brown hung and burned "Old Man Depression" in effigy. They hung the dummy on a float in one of Muleshoe's early trades day parades and burned it to signify the end of the depression.
Roy enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing dominoes, and was a strong supporter of the Rodeo Club. To be such a strong, firm man, Roy was gentle, tenderhearted and very caring. He loved children, his fellow man and the beauty of God's creation. The Courthouse lawn and flower beds were never prettier than when Roy nurtured them, never neglecting the squirrels and birds. From his first grandchild and until his death, December 7, 1979, Roy was known to all as "Grandaddy" Bayless.
Virginia rarely drew attention to herself, being content to rear her family. She possessed an inner strength that came from her devotion to God. She loved to read the scriptures and sometimes penned her prayers. On January 10, 1953, "Dear Father, we pause for our daily prayer and meditation. We thank Thee for Thy care over us and praise Thy Holy Name. Forgive us our transgressions and grant unto us our daily needs. We pray for our spiritual life. May it be enriched daily as we seek to communicate with Thee. Have mercy on people all over the world—the cold, hungry, homeless, the Godless—Father, Thou art their only hope. Bless the efforts of Christians everywhere to advance Thy kingdom here on earth. Help us to use our opportunities to do good. May we be spiritually alert and may our lives count for Thee. Bless our loved ones. May they come to feel their need of Thee. Keep us very near Thee. We ask in Thy Name. Amen" Story by Eddie Bynum (grandson).
This bio is about his parents: On May 15, 1896, in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, Roy Lee Bayless, was born to John Wesley and Allie (Jett) Bayless. Seven years earlier, Virginia Little Jennings, Roy's bride-elect, was born February 22, 1889 to Elias William and Margaret Catherin (King) Jennings in Melborn, Arkansas.
Roy's parents settled in Crosbyton, Texas, where Roy and Virginia married Oct. 7, 1917. Four children were born to them: Myron K. Aug. 21, 1920; Cleta Nell June 10, 1923; Millard M. "Ike" June 10, 1925; and Roy Lee, Jr. "Sonny" Jan. 2, 1931. Roy cowboyed and was also known to be a tough boxer. He was an ordained Methodist preacher, preaching until the church required men to attend seminar. He was honored by providing the invocation at the 1923 Texas Technological College Baccalaureate ceremony.
Virginia taught the three Rs, reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Roy and Virginia lived in Slaton and Snyder before moving in 1924 to Baileyboro. Their first home was a two-room cabin. Roy farmed and helped lay tracks for the railroad. In 1929 they moved to Muleshoe when Roy became service manager for Crow Chevrolet. In 1955 he retired from Crow Chevrolet then briefly had a partnership with Ike in an auto repair business, served as Muleshoe City Police Officer from 1957 to 1961, and custodian at the Bailey County Courthouse until 1967. From 1967 until 1978 he was Constable for Precinct One and Animal Warden.
In 1933, Roy Bayless, I. L. St. Clair, and R. L. Brown hung and burned "Old Man Depression" in effigy. They hung the dummy on a float in one of Muleshoe's early trades day parades and burned it to signify the end of the depression.
Roy enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing dominoes, and was a strong supporter of the Rodeo Club. To be such a strong, firm man, Roy was gentle, tenderhearted and very caring. He loved children, his fellow man and the beauty of God's creation. The Courthouse lawn and flower beds were never prettier than when Roy nurtured them, never neglecting the squirrels and birds. From his first grandchild and until his death, December 7, 1979, Roy was known to all as "Grandaddy" Bayless.
Virginia rarely drew attention to herself, being content to rear her family. She possessed an inner strength that came from her devotion to God. She loved to read the scriptures and sometimes penned her prayers. On January 10, 1953, "Dear Father, we pause for our daily prayer and meditation. We thank Thee for Thy care over us and praise Thy Holy Name. Forgive us our transgressions and grant unto us our daily needs. We pray for our spiritual life. May it be enriched daily as we seek to communicate with Thee. Have mercy on people all over the world—the cold, hungry, homeless, the Godless—Father, Thou art their only hope. Bless the efforts of Christians everywhere to advance Thy kingdom here on earth. Help us to use our opportunities to do good. May we be spiritually alert and may our lives count for Thee. Bless our loved ones. May they come to feel their need of Thee. Keep us very near Thee. We ask in Thy Name. Amen" Story by Eddie Bynum (grandson).
From Tales & Trails of Bailey County, the First 70 Years, Taylor Publishing Co, Dallas, TX 1988
This bio is about his parents: On May 15, 1896, in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, Roy Lee Bayless, was born to John Wesley and Allie (Jett) Bayless. Seven years earlier, Virginia Little Jennings, Roy's bride-elect, was born February 22, 1889 to Elias William and Margaret Catherin (King) Jennings in Melborn, Arkansas.
Roy's parents settled in Crosbyton, Texas, where Roy and Virginia married Oct. 7, 1917. Four children were born to them: Myron K. Aug. 21, 1920; Cleta Nell June 10, 1923; Millard M. "Ike" June 10, 1925; and Roy Lee, Jr. "Sonny" Jan. 2, 1931. Roy cowboyed and was also known to be a tough boxer. He was an ordained Methodist preacher, preaching until the church required men to attend seminar. He was honored by providing the invocation at the 1923 Texas Technological College Baccalaureate ceremony.
Virginia taught the three Rs, reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Roy and Virginia lived in Slaton and Snyder before moving in 1924 to Baileyboro. Their first home was a two-room cabin. Roy farmed and helped lay tracks for the railroad. In 1929 they moved to Muleshoe when Roy became service manager for Crow Chevrolet. In 1955 he retired from Crow Chevrolet then briefly had a partnership with Ike in an auto repair business, served as Muleshoe City Police Officer from 1957 to 1961, and custodian at the Bailey County Courthouse until 1967. From 1967 until 1978 he was Constable for Precinct One and Animal Warden.
In 1933, Roy Bayless, I. L. St. Clair, and R. L. Brown hung and burned "Old Man Depression" in effigy. They hung the dummy on a float in one of Muleshoe's early trades day parades and burned it to signify the end of the depression.
Roy enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing dominoes, and was a strong supporter of the Rodeo Club. To be such a strong, firm man, Roy was gentle, tenderhearted and very caring. He loved children, his fellow man and the beauty of God's creation. The Courthouse lawn and flower beds were never prettier than when Roy nurtured them, never neglecting the squirrels and birds. From his first grandchild and until his death, December 7, 1979, Roy was known to all as "Grandaddy" Bayless.
Virginia rarely drew attention to herself, being content to rear her family. She possessed an inner strength that came from her devotion to God. She loved to read the scriptures and sometimes penned her prayers. On January 10, 1953, "Dear Father, we pause for our daily prayer and meditation. We thank Thee for Thy care over us and praise Thy Holy Name. Forgive us our transgressions and grant unto us our daily needs. We pray for our spiritual life. May it be enriched daily as we seek to communicate with Thee. Have mercy on people all over the world—the cold, hungry, homeless, the Godless—Father, Thou art their only hope. Bless the efforts of Christians everywhere to advance Thy kingdom here on earth. Help us to use our opportunities to do good. May we be spiritually alert and may our lives count for Thee. Bless our loved ones. May they come to feel their need of Thee. Keep us very near Thee. We ask in Thy Name. Amen" Story by Eddie Bynum (grandson).
This bio is about his parents: On May 15, 1896, in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, Roy Lee Bayless, was born to John Wesley and Allie (Jett) Bayless. Seven years earlier, Virginia Little Jennings, Roy's bride-elect, was born February 22, 1889 to Elias William and Margaret Catherin (King) Jennings in Melborn, Arkansas.
Roy's parents settled in Crosbyton, Texas, where Roy and Virginia married Oct. 7, 1917. Four children were born to them: Myron K. Aug. 21, 1920; Cleta Nell June 10, 1923; Millard M. "Ike" June 10, 1925; and Roy Lee, Jr. "Sonny" Jan. 2, 1931. Roy cowboyed and was also known to be a tough boxer. He was an ordained Methodist preacher, preaching until the church required men to attend seminar. He was honored by providing the invocation at the 1923 Texas Technological College Baccalaureate ceremony.
Virginia taught the three Rs, reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Roy and Virginia lived in Slaton and Snyder before moving in 1924 to Baileyboro. Their first home was a two-room cabin. Roy farmed and helped lay tracks for the railroad. In 1929 they moved to Muleshoe when Roy became service manager for Crow Chevrolet. In 1955 he retired from Crow Chevrolet then briefly had a partnership with Ike in an auto repair business, served as Muleshoe City Police Officer from 1957 to 1961, and custodian at the Bailey County Courthouse until 1967. From 1967 until 1978 he was Constable for Precinct One and Animal Warden.
In 1933, Roy Bayless, I. L. St. Clair, and R. L. Brown hung and burned "Old Man Depression" in effigy. They hung the dummy on a float in one of Muleshoe's early trades day parades and burned it to signify the end of the depression.
Roy enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing dominoes, and was a strong supporter of the Rodeo Club. To be such a strong, firm man, Roy was gentle, tenderhearted and very caring. He loved children, his fellow man and the beauty of God's creation. The Courthouse lawn and flower beds were never prettier than when Roy nurtured them, never neglecting the squirrels and birds. From his first grandchild and until his death, December 7, 1979, Roy was known to all as "Grandaddy" Bayless.
Virginia rarely drew attention to herself, being content to rear her family. She possessed an inner strength that came from her devotion to God. She loved to read the scriptures and sometimes penned her prayers. On January 10, 1953, "Dear Father, we pause for our daily prayer and meditation. We thank Thee for Thy care over us and praise Thy Holy Name. Forgive us our transgressions and grant unto us our daily needs. We pray for our spiritual life. May it be enriched daily as we seek to communicate with Thee. Have mercy on people all over the world—the cold, hungry, homeless, the Godless—Father, Thou art their only hope. Bless the efforts of Christians everywhere to advance Thy kingdom here on earth. Help us to use our opportunities to do good. May we be spiritually alert and may our lives count for Thee. Bless our loved ones. May they come to feel their need of Thee. Keep us very near Thee. We ask in Thy Name. Amen" Story by Eddie Bynum (grandson).
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