Kevin G. Baylor

Columbiana - Kevin G. Baylor, 47, passed away at his home suddenly on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.

Kevin was born July 14, 1968 in San Antonio, Texas, a son of Larry and Donna Haag Baylor. He was a graduate of Canton South High School and attended Milligan College. While in high school, he ran cross country, played basketball and excelled in baseball; was a City Class "A" Batting Champion; and was inducted into the Canton South High School Hall of Fame and the Great Stark County Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. He was employed as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service for the past 25 years.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Columbiana where he had served as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He had formerly coached baseball for Columbiana Schools and had been a Destination Imagination Volunteer for over 20 years. He was a volunteer soccer coach for CASA for 15 years. Kevin was very active in any activity his children were involved in and enjoyed watching their accomplishments.

He is survived by his wife, the former Stephanie Marie Hill, whom he married August 10, 1991; three sons, Nicholas Baylor, Matthew Baylor, and Joey Baylor, all of Columbiana; his father, Larry (Jennifer) Baylor of Canton; his mother, Donna C. Baylor of Canton; his mother in law, Sandy Hill of Columbiana; a sister, Heather (Bill Krewetvki) Baylor of Falls Church, VA; and a brother, Byron Baylor of St. Louis, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the First Christian Church of Columbiana with John Reed, Minister officiating. Friends may call at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana from 3-7 p.m. on Friday and at the church one hour prior to the services on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Columbiana.