Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Joseph "Joe" A. Bywaters, 50, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 29, 2013 in Firelands Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 10, 1963 in Van Wert, Ohio, and graduated from Van Wert High School in 1981. Joe also attended the University of Toledo School of Law.
He worked for Tower Automotive for nearly 20 years.
Joe loved his dogs, Cody and Bailey. He also loved camping, and was very handy - helping to build his house. But for Joe, his family and friends were the most important. He was selfless and was there for anyone who needed him, without question or hesitation.
Joe is survived by his wife, Donna (Kelly) Bywaters, whom he married on August 22, 1992; mother, Carol S. Burnett, of Van Wert, Ohio; son, Josh (Amber Vogle) Kelly, of Sylvania, Ohio; sisters, Valerie Rhymes, of Oklahoma, Melissa Bywaters, of Toledo, Ohio, and Risé (Keith) Martz, of Van Wert, Ohio; birth father, Charles Bywaters, of Columbus, Ohio; mother- and father-in-law, Mabel and Clayton Kelly; sisters-in-law, Charlene Kelly and Sherri (Doug) Warren; nieces and nephews, Michael and Rochelle Rhymes, Dezmond and Dylan Bywaters, Megan (Jonathan), Tyler, and Keigen Martz, Cody, Dylan, and Brooke Warren, and Heather (Brian) Tucker; great-niece, Jetta; and great-nephew, Chance.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Burnett; brother in infancy, Robert Jeffrey Bywaters; and beloved pets, Abby, Haley, and Alex.
Friends may call on Friday, July 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Church of God, 1018 W. Bogart Rd., Sandusky. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 11 A.M. at the church, with Rev. Walt Salisbury officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's name to the Erie County Human Society, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Back to the Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, OH 44824.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is handling arrangements. Condolences and gifts of sympathy may be made to the family at www.toftfh.com.
