Jimmy "Dink" Bayne

August 9, 1950 - February 21, 2021

Jimmy “Dink” Bayne, 70, of Travelers Rest, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Greer Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Haskell Lee and Leila Redding Bayne. Dink was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the US Army. He loved where he lived and was an unofficial ambassador for Travelers Rest. He served his community as a Fire Commissioner and was a member of the Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, and the Shrine. Dink’s favorite hobby was spending time with his family. He could often be found supporting them at a ball field, a gym, or a race track. He enjoyed talking to customers at “The Shop”, hanging out with friends at car shows or local restaurants, and riding anything with a motor and wheels. He had a gift of being able to connect with people. Dink taught many to ski, drive a stick shift, back a boat trailer, and ride a motorcycle. He was always available to lend an ear, give advice, give a hug, or just to talk. If you needed a piece of gum, he had that, too. Surviving is his wife and high-school Sweetheart of 51 years, Carolyn “Cookie” Bayne; four children, Ronda Wells (Darren), Todd Bayne (Missy), Stephanie Crain (Mark) and Aaron Bayne (Jess); sisters Marion Jennings, Betty Jo Lindsey, and Margie “Bug” Forrest; brothers, Marvin “Buddy” Poole (Kathy) and Larry Pena (Joretta); 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, February 26 at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Friday afternoon, February 26, 2021 at The Howze Mortuary. Because Dink loved you all, the family respectfully requests that you wear face coverings. In order to give us safe space to show our respects, the family has chosen to have an outside service. Dink loved classic cars. If you choose, celebrate his life by arriving in your classic cars. The family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of arrangements. (864) 834-8051