Ricky Kyle Bays

Ricky Kyle Bays, 82, of Bloomfield, Indiana passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute.

Born August 10, 1944, in Vanderburgh County, Indiana and was the son of Dexter and Vernalee (Royal) Bays.

Ricky worked at NSWC Crane as a Quality Assurance Specialist where he later retired.

He lived life with a quick wit and a generous spirit. He was an adventurer at heart, loved horseback riding, fishing, and traveling. Whether he was traveling, fishing or leading the way as the trusted trail boss, Rick brought people together. One of his favorite places to be at the end of a day, was sitting around a campfire surrounded by family and friends, listening to his favorite guitar music and enjoying life. He was a loving man whose hands and heart built a foundation of love, and his wisdom will guide our family for generations to come.

Surviving relatives include: his wife, Pam Bays; one daughter, Betina (Bays) Yurkus and her husband, a sister, Kebra Wolfe and her husband; four grandchildren, Shane Yurkus, Shawnda (Bays)Hunter, Devin Bays and Kyla Latchet, along with 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his cat, Thunderbolt and Chihuahua, Foxy Lady.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine Diane Bays in 2005, a son, Sean Bays, a brother Kevin Bays, his mother Vernalee (Royal) Bays, his father Dexter Bays and a grandson Drummond Poynter.

Public Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday October 8th, 2026, at Jenkins Funeral home in Bloomfield Indiana. The funeral services will be conducted at 1:00p.m. with Scott Chastain officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in rural Bloomfield.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.