Jack Baylor, 91 of Ashton passed away on October 29, 2026 in Franklin Grove IL Jack was born January 15, 1935, at the hospital in Amboy Illinois, the son of Ormand S Baylor and Elenore (Shaw) Baylor. He married Barbara Derby on April 20, 1958 in Ashton IL.

Jack was a US Navy veteran, life long farmer in the Lee Center Area, owner of Baylor Insurance, member of Lee Center Masonic Lodge 146, and served on the board of Ashton Fire Department, Bradford Mutual Insurance, and Lee FS. He enjoyed golfing, and rarely (never) missed a Masonic Lodge meeting.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, wife Barb, brother Ed, and sister Marge.

Survivors include son Ed (Karen) Baylor of Ashton, daughter Becky Baylor of Silverthorne CO, grandsons Ryan (Ashley) Baylor of Oregon IL, Ethan (Maria) Baylor of Woodland Park CO, and great-grand children Josie, Finley, Emmy. Brothers Ron and Dennis, sisters Marilyn and Ardath.

Cremation will take place according to his wishes. Private family graveside services at Woodside Cemetery will be at a future date.

Memorials may be sent to First Congregational United Church of Christ, PO Box 72, Lee Center, IL 61331

Arrangements entrusted to Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home Ashton,IL