Obituary of Craig S. Bye

Bye, Craig S. of Thomas Township, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was 60 years old. Craig S. Bye Sr. was born on July 6, 1955 in Midland, Michigan to the late David M. and Frances J. (Craig) Bye. He was a 1974 graduate of St. Mary's High School. Craig married Janice A. Evoy on October 3, 1975 in Saginaw; she survives him. Craig was the owner and operator of Debut Automotive Design for over 30 years. From an early age, Craig was fascinated with flying and continued that passion into adulthood, passing this on to his son. In the past he also enjoyed hot air ballooning and boating with his family. Above all he loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. Craig will forever be remembered for being the life of the party and for being the best husband, father, grandfather and friend ever. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Janice A. Bye of Thomas Township; a son, Craig S. (Alycia) Bye Jr. of Saginaw; a daughter, Kellie Jo (Mike) Amabile of Ft. Myers, FL; three grandchildren: Jackson Bye, Owen and Ethan Amabile; and three sisters: Constance Masters of Saginaw, Pamela (Behzad) Hosseinzadeh of Nashville, TN and Teri (Jim) Ruiz of Glenview, IL; Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, David W. Bye. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Fr. Andrew LaFramboise will officiate. Honoring Craig's wishes cremation will follow. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Wings of Mercy East Michigan, 15057 Lindbergh Ct. Linden, Michigan, 48451. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.