James Maxwell Bays

James Maxwell Bays of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Aberdeen, died July 9 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. He was 75 Born in Morehead, KY he was the son of the late James Aut and Hannah (Hayes) Bays. Mr. Bays was an entrepreneur who with his partner owned B and J Trailer Sales. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was past President of the Aberdeen Rotary Club, a long-time member of the AOPA, the Maryland Golf and Country Club. the Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club, he was on the Planning and Zoning Commission of Aberdeen, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints, where he served as an elder in the church. He was an accomplished pilot, learning to fly at the age of 18, incorporationg his flying into his business and pleasure. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and snow skiing, and was devoted to his family. Mr. Bays is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Kay Carter, three sons James C.and his wife Kelly, John C., and Jess D. Bays, and one daughter Jody L. King and her husband Terry, nine grandchildren, James R., Jeremiah M., Jess T., Jennifer M., Justin M., Ashley L., Jacob W., Julia A., and Joshua C. Bays. Friends may call at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on July 12 from 7-9pm, where funeral services conducted by Bishop Craig Halsey will be held on July 13 at 10:00am. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 353, Aberdeen, MD 21001 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001