James Robert Bayliss of Scandinavia, WI
June 20, 1941- September 19, 2026, 85 years old.

James was born in Ashland, WI to Robert and Esther (Erickson) Bayliss.
James was the oldest of 5 children, all of whom are still living.
Patricia Nelson of Minnesota
Mary Bayliss of Mellen, Wi
Connie Franke of Mellen, Wi
Donald Bayliss of Ashland WI

James has many cousins, nephews and nieces, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren.

James has 5 children.
James Alan Bayliss of Sonora, CA
Jeffrey Scott Bayliss of Sonora, CA
Julie Ann Preston (Bayliss) of Ashland, Wi
Jeremy James Bayliss of Creston, NC
Jared James Bayliss of Ashland, WI

James enjoyed playing guitar, singing and played on the radio in his early years.
He worked with newspaper printing in the early 60's before opening his first studio in Ashland, Wi.
He was the top photographer in Wisconsin thru the 80's, when he specialized in portraits. He later moved into commercial photography where he would do digital photo art, along with flying over the Packers games, doing Ariel views of the games.
James raced stock car from the late 60's into the 80's. He also built homes, did professional body work, insulated homes and was very artistic.
James was baptized 1970/71 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He had a strong hope of being resurrected in the future, back to the earth, when the promised paradise will be fulfilled. He understood that God's purpose for the earth has never changed. Soon God's Kingdom with Jesus as King, will bring about many changes for mankind. (REVELATION 21:4 & Psalms 37:10, 11 &29)
There was an intimate memorial service at his congregation, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Waupaca, Wi on October 24th, 2026.