Carter Bayfield, Indianapolis, passed away on November 24, 2020 and is now walking the green fairways of Heaven. He was born April 28, 1926, in Lebanon, IN to Leona Sparks and Lester Bayfield. He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from George Washington High School in 1944 where he was a standout athlete in football and track and field. Carter was a proud WWII veteran. after high school graduation he joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific on an LST and a minesweeper. He returned home and enrolled in Anderson college. He was a member of the college's first football team along with his lifelong friends, Dante Schiavone and George McCool. He also participated in track and field in college. Carter was inducted into Anderson University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997 as part of the inaugural class of honorees. He married his sweetheart, Jeane Zore on June 21, 1952. Carter was a teacher, coach, guidance counselor and assistant principal during his 16 years in education. He began his career at Anderson High School. He earned a master's degree from butler University. He then taught at Decatur Central and Shortridge High schools. Byfield and Schiavone teamed up again at Pike High School. Carter retired in 1987 after 21 years at Pike.

Carter is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jeane; daughter, Lou Ann(Dan) Gilbert, ; sons, James Byfield, and Michael (Amy) Byfield; grandchildren, Cathy (Marcus) Chandler, Kyle (Sara) Gilbert. Carter and duke Byfield; great grandchildren, Blake Chandler, Graham and Natalie Gilbert and one more (Nora) on the way. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was known as "Uncle Carter" by many other people. Carter was an avid golfer and will be missed by his golfing buddies from Twin Lakes and Thatcher. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert and sister-in-law, Virginia Byfield; step-sisters, Margaret Cole, Norma Archand Billie Reener; sister-in-law Anna Lou Folger; and brothers-in-law John and Jim Zore, and infant grandson, Matthew Gilbert.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, Speedway IN at 11 am. Celebrants will be Father Paul Shikany, Father Jude Meril and Father Mike Welch. The church will be open at 10 am for limited visitation. Covid-19 restrictions will be in place with limited seating for Mass and masks are required. Private burial service will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Indiana Memorial Funeral & Cremation Care is in charge of arrangements. The family thanks all of the staff at Kindred Home Health and Premier Hospice for their excellent care.

The family wishes to continue Carter's legacy of teaching and service to students by establishing a scholarship in his memory for aspiring teachers. Please send contributions in Carter's name to
Anderson University Development Office, 1100 E. 5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012.

Love you Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Great Papaw, Uncle Jack, Uncle Carter, Uncle Beech, Uncle B., Mr. B.!