Jack Baylor, 80, of Milan passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Ripley Crossing. Jack was born on Sunday, February 24, 1946, in Milan; son of Charles Baylor Jr. and Marie (McKittrick) Baylor. Jack worked as a machinist at Cummins, was a member of the local union out of Columbus, Indiana, and was a member of the NRA. He married Cathy (Brown) Baylor on March 17, 1977, and she preceded him on December 9, 2016. Jack loved going fishing, hunting, and doing woodworking such as making bird houses. He enjoyed playing softball and was known to be an avid sports fan- especially cheering on IU. He also loved his dog, Sassy, who loved being by his side.
Jack will be missed by his daughters Kim (Allen) Mahoney of Clifford, IN and Jackie Baylor of Vevay, IN; brother Charles “Charlie” (Vickie) Baylor of Milan; sisters Lennie (Rusty) Lynd of Milan and Cindy McKittrick of Milan; grandchildren Kayla (Jake) Schultz and Alexis Probst; great-grandchildren Aaron and Allen Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Marie Baylor; wife Cathy Baylor; sisters Charlene Powell and Kay Bean; brother-in-law Jerry Powell; and great-grandson Landon Reynolds.
Family and friends may gather in remembering Jack from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Burial will follow at New Craven Cemetery. Memorials may be given in honor of Jack to Ripley County 4H Beef Project.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: 707 S. Main St., PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Jack.