Robert Lee Bays of Niles passed away unexpectedly at 8:27 a.m. on Saturday (11-29-14) in his residence. He was 31.
Mr. Bays was born October 23, 1983 in Warren, OH, a son of Gordon and Cindy Hilty Bays.
He attended Niles and Warren City School System.
Robert was a laborer for most of his life, mainly specializing in roofing for various local roofing companies, most recently he was employed at Legacy Roofing.
Mr. Bays was a member of Warren Church of God. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. Robert had a talent as a mechanic working on cars and lawn mowers.
Surviving are: his mother, Cindy and her husband Mark Foster of Niles; his father Gordon Bays of Orwell, OH; Maternal grandmother, Georgene Hilty of Niles; a sister, Darla King of Las Vegas, NV; a brother, Keith Hawkes of Girard; and his companion Wendy Fassoulas and her son Noah of Niles. Robert is also survived by nieces and nephews Ethan, Logan, and Aleah and a half-sister and half-brother.
Robert was preceded in death by a son, Isiah Bays; a half-brother; maternal grandfather, Frank Hilty; and his paternal grandparents.
Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446, to help defray funeral expenses.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC. 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Warren Church of God with Rev. Steve Sespico. A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m.
Burial will take place in Kerr Cemetery.