Duane Lee Bayless, 74, of Westport, passed away at 11:57 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 22, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was born on July 29,
1951, in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Jack and Billie (Minary) Bayless. Duane
was a lifelong resident of Westport and was employed at the wastewater sewage
plant in Greensburg. He married Brenda Marlene Bayless on May 28, 1976, in
Westport. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2016. He was a big fan of
bowling. He loved fishing and enjoyed going to the casino. He is survived by his
daughter, Jody Ann Myers of Kentucky; his sons, Greg Bayless of Westport, Brock
(Kerri) Bayless of Greensburg; Rusty Bayless and Benjamin Bayless both of
Westport; three sisters and two brothers and several grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Brenda; his son, William Earl Cain
and his sister, Jackie Hermesch. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Monday, April 27, 2026, at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor
George Willette officiating. Burial will follow at Westport Cemetery. A time of
visitation will be held on Monday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. until time of
service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the
family at www.bassgasper.com