Gregory Baylis

Gregory Lee Baylis, age 66, of Greenville, passed away September 14, 2022, at home with his wife by his side, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. Greg was born December 21, 1955, in Greenville, Michigan, to Jack & Emily (Walker) Baylis. Graduating from Belding High School in 1974, that same year he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine (Arndt) Baylis, who survives. Greg joined the United States Navy upon high school graduation and served during the Vietnam War Era. Greg and Elaine made their home in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, until 1983, when they moved back to Michigan to be near family. In his early years, Greg worked in home construction, and he retired from Amway Corporation in December 2018 after 25 years as a set-up mechanic. Greg loved woodworking, making many pieces of furniture and craft items in his garage. He was especially proud of the wooden boat he built. He and Elaine also enjoyed camping with their 5th wheel over the years, taking many trips, including going to Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota, Bar Harbor, Maine, and 'camping' in his brother-in-law's driveway in Holland, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Carole Olson and Jean Boroff; and a nephew, Daniel Heaven. Greg is survived by his spouse of 48 years, Elaine Baylis; along with their son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy & Katrina Baylis, and grandchildren Alec and Alyssa, all of Alabama; daughter, Jennifer Baylis of Greenville; sister, Jan & Ted Beckwith; brothers-in-law, Keith Boroff of Belding and Gary & Cheryl Arndt of Holland; several nieces and nephews and their spouses, and many Baylis family members. Per Greg 's wishes, there will be no visitation or formal funeral service. Private committal services, with military honors, will take place at Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care. 616-754-5638 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gregory Baylis, please visit our flower store.