James W. Bayles, 50 of Tipton died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1962 in Tipton to Gerald B. & Fannie L. (Strong) Bayles. Jim worked in construction and attended the First Nazarene Church in Tipton.

He is survived by his fiancé, Tammy Dishoungh; two daughters, Sunni Bayles and Jami Bayles, both of Indianapolis; two sons, James Bayles, Indianapolis, and Travis Bayles, Tipton; two brothers, Gordon Bayles, Indianapolis, and John Bayles, Tennessee; one sister, Carol Bayles, Beech Grove; two grandchildren, Austin Hartley and Taylor Hartley.

James was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Bayles, and one sister, Rhonda Bayles.

Graveside services will be held at 2:15 p.m. Friday, November 9 at Stewart Cemetery, Tipton with Rev. Josh Nichols presiding and burial to follow. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.