William "Bill" C. Baize

William C. Baize, 80, of Okeechobee, Florida, passed away December 24, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1939 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Cary and Bessie Baize. He was a retired Electrician and a member of IBEW Local 369. He was a member of Silver Street United Methodist Church and a member of the National Guard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Kiernan Baize; and a son, John David Byers. He is survived by children, Carol S. Baize, William L. Baize, Adrene Linderman, Sarah E. Baize-Conway and Elizabeth A. Byers; two brothers, Paul Daniel (Deanna) Baize and Patrick Terry (Brenda) Baize; sister-in-law, Mikell Rankin Baize; grandchildren, Terry James (Morgan) Conway, Laura E. (Mitchell) Conway-Cahill and Samuel H. Byers; great-grandchildren, Terry D. Conway, Leland M. Conway, Kynlee R. Conway, Lilah G. Conway, Baylee M. Conway, Noah P. Cahill, Elijah J. Cahill, Lukah W. Cahill and Jonah K. Cahill; and his beloved dog, Daisy. Visitation will be from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road. Memorial service will be conducted at 2pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the funeral home with a reception to follow.