Joe Bret Bayless Obituary
We announce the death of Joe Bret Bayless (Lees Summit, Missouri), who passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Joe will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Bret Bayless to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jimmie Bayless and Gladys Bayless (McKibben); and his siblings-in-law, Larry Johnson, Wanda Andersen and Richard.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Rae Bayless; his daughters, Debbie Bayless (Rich Galbraith) and Angie Lippa (Richard); his grandchildren, Ian Oiler (Belinda Sell), Corey Oiler (Tracy Yu) and Chelsea Lippa; his pets, Chloe and Midnight; his sister Charlotte; and his grandchildren, Johnson, Carol Mengel (Ben) and Benny Bingaman (Isobel). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joe chose to donate his body to the University of Kansas Medical School. Contributions are suggested to Outreach International.
