Earl Wm. “Butch” Bays, 72, of Alton, IL, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away 11:34 AM Thursday, May 16, 2019 in St. Anthony Hospital at Alton. He was retired from Local #218 of Alton. Butch was born March 22, 1947 at Marshall, IL, the son of Earl W. and Ruth Moody Bays. Surviving are his wife, Judy Bull Bays; two daughters, Sarah (Bill Sturma) Bays of Sullivan, IN and Kathy (Austin) Hollingsworth of Marshall; two step children, Lisa Buchanan and Paul Fagg, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Bays of Terre Haute, IN, Cathy (Earl) Brock of Jasonville, IN, Bob (Suzy) Bays of Brighton, IL, Michael Bays of Bernard, IL and Barbara (David) Urbain of Sullivan, IN; several grand and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and step children, Mike Fagg, James Fagg and Judy Miller. Graveside services will be 2:15 PM Tuesday at Marshall Cemetery with Rev. Paul Burress offficating. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Tuesday at Pearce Funeral Home. Pearcefuneralservices.com