Ray Eugene Bays, age 81, of Marshall, IL passed away at 1:50 PM Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall, IL. He was born on December 19, 1930 to Russell and Ruby (Clouse) Bays in Marshall, IL. He was a retired Farm Hand. Ray is survived by One Sister Norma Gill of Paris, IL., Two Brothers Jerry (Shirley) Bays of Marshall, IL and Russell (Mildred) Bays of Daphne, AL. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two Brothers Darrell Bays and Charles Leroy Bays. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Marshall, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday June 4th 2012 at the Pearce Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Burress Officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday June 3rd, 2012 at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com