Fred L. Baird, 95, of Hillsboro, passed Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Heartland of Hillsboro.
He was born January 28, 1922 in Valle Crucis, N.C., the son of the late William J. and Addie (Byers) Baird.
Mr. Baird proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS, Stribling DD 867, during and after WWII. He was a carpenter, master craftsman and builder all his life. He also built custom cabinets in his own C&C Cabinet Shop. He advanced to construction supervisor for Gardner Construction Company in Columbus.
He was a member of the Hilliard VFW Post 4931, Bainbridge American Legion Post 14 and the Hillsboro AmVets Post 61. Mr. Baird loved golfing, fishing and enjoyed the new digital era with his Facebook page at the age of 90. He was truly loved by everyone who knew him and had a wonderful zest for life. He will be missed by everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Baird, whom he married in 1940; two children, Elizabeth Cecile Baird of Hillsboro and Ray (Pam) Baird of Grovetown, Ga.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Allen) Morrison of Virginia, Tony Baird of St. Thomas, Adrianne (Colin) Butler of St. Thomas, Vanessa (Brad) Jackson of Georgia and Jimmy (Heather) Manahan of Georgia; nine great-grandchildren, John Michael (Laura) Langwasser, Christina (Jeff) Winn, Anna (Wade) Munday, Stella Butler, Sarah Jackson, Jessica Jackson, Aiden Manahan, Brady Manahan and Conley Manahan; three great-great-grandchildren, Jade, Riley and Kinley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings.
In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Highland Co. Press
19 April 2017
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He was born January 28, 1922 in Valle Crucis, N.C., the son of the late William J. and Addie (Byers) Baird.
Mr. Baird proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS, Stribling DD 867, during and after WWII. He was a carpenter, master craftsman and builder all his life. He also built custom cabinets in his own C&C Cabinet Shop. He advanced to construction supervisor for Gardner Construction Company in Columbus.
He was a member of the Hilliard VFW Post 4931, Bainbridge American Legion Post 14 and the Hillsboro AmVets Post 61. Mr. Baird loved golfing, fishing and enjoyed the new digital era with his Facebook page at the age of 90. He was truly loved by everyone who knew him and had a wonderful zest for life. He will be missed by everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Baird, whom he married in 1940; two children, Elizabeth Cecile Baird of Hillsboro and Ray (Pam) Baird of Grovetown, Ga.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Allen) Morrison of Virginia, Tony Baird of St. Thomas, Adrianne (Colin) Butler of St. Thomas, Vanessa (Brad) Jackson of Georgia and Jimmy (Heather) Manahan of Georgia; nine great-grandchildren, John Michael (Laura) Langwasser, Christina (Jeff) Winn, Anna (Wade) Munday, Stella Butler, Sarah Jackson, Jessica Jackson, Aiden Manahan, Brady Manahan and Conley Manahan; three great-great-grandchildren, Jade, Riley and Kinley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings.
In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Highland Co. Press
19 April 2017
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Fred L. Baird, 95, of Hillsboro, passed Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Heartland of Hillsboro.
He was born January 28, 1922 in Valle Crucis, N.C., the son of the late William J. and Addie (Byers) Baird.
Mr. Baird proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS, Stribling DD 867, during and after WWII. He was a carpenter, master craftsman and builder all his life. He also built custom cabinets in his own C&C Cabinet Shop. He advanced to construction supervisor for Gardner Construction Company in Columbus.
He was a member of the Hilliard VFW Post 4931, Bainbridge American Legion Post 14 and the Hillsboro AmVets Post 61. Mr. Baird loved golfing, fishing and enjoyed the new digital era with his Facebook page at the age of 90. He was truly loved by everyone who knew him and had a wonderful zest for life. He will be missed by everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Baird, whom he married in 1940; two children, Elizabeth Cecile Baird of Hillsboro and Ray (Pam) Baird of Grovetown, Ga.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Allen) Morrison of Virginia, Tony Baird of St. Thomas, Adrianne (Colin) Butler of St. Thomas, Vanessa (Brad) Jackson of Georgia and Jimmy (Heather) Manahan of Georgia; nine great-grandchildren, John Michael (Laura) Langwasser, Christina (Jeff) Winn, Anna (Wade) Munday, Stella Butler, Sarah Jackson, Jessica Jackson, Aiden Manahan, Brady Manahan and Conley Manahan; three great-great-grandchildren, Jade, Riley and Kinley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings.
In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Highland Co. Press
19 April 2017
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He was born January 28, 1922 in Valle Crucis, N.C., the son of the late William J. and Addie (Byers) Baird.
Mr. Baird proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS, Stribling DD 867, during and after WWII. He was a carpenter, master craftsman and builder all his life. He also built custom cabinets in his own C&C Cabinet Shop. He advanced to construction supervisor for Gardner Construction Company in Columbus.
He was a member of the Hilliard VFW Post 4931, Bainbridge American Legion Post 14 and the Hillsboro AmVets Post 61. Mr. Baird loved golfing, fishing and enjoyed the new digital era with his Facebook page at the age of 90. He was truly loved by everyone who knew him and had a wonderful zest for life. He will be missed by everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Baird, whom he married in 1940; two children, Elizabeth Cecile Baird of Hillsboro and Ray (Pam) Baird of Grovetown, Ga.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Allen) Morrison of Virginia, Tony Baird of St. Thomas, Adrianne (Colin) Butler of St. Thomas, Vanessa (Brad) Jackson of Georgia and Jimmy (Heather) Manahan of Georgia; nine great-grandchildren, John Michael (Laura) Langwasser, Christina (Jeff) Winn, Anna (Wade) Munday, Stella Butler, Sarah Jackson, Jessica Jackson, Aiden Manahan, Brady Manahan and Conley Manahan; three great-great-grandchildren, Jade, Riley and Kinley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings.
In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Highland Co. Press
19 April 2017
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