Charles Bay

Charles Bay Greenville – Charles Floyd Bay, 96, of Greenville met his Savior on August 27, 2016. He was born in Pickens County March 21, 1920, the eldest son of the late Charles Albert and Minnie Mae Childress Bay. Mr. Bay served his country as Private First Class of the United States Army during WWII where he received a Purple Heart from injuries he received. He was a member of City View Baptist Church and was retired from Monaghan Mill in Greenville following 37 years’ service. Mr. Bay enjoyed fishing and working on cars with his son, Larry. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bay was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Lois Durham Bay, his brother, Carl Bay and his son-in-law, Milton Dorr. Survivors include his two children Sandra Bay Dorr of Easley and Charles Larry Bay (Gina) also of Easley. He is also survived by his friend and caregiver, Frankie Durham (Cathy) of Greenville and two granddaughters Audra Dorr Brown (Philip) of Easley and Jennifer Bay Phillips (Joshua) of Travelers Rest. He is also survived by two great granddaughters Anna Sophia Brown and Ava Claire Brown. A graveside service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Pickens. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com The family will be at the home of a granddaughter, Audra Brown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Nursing Center, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC