Ronald Dean Baird
December 11, 1937 ~ March 27, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
TSGT RONALD DEAN BAIRD USAF, RET.
Ronald Dean Baird, 69, of 163 Queen Rd., Candler, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at his residence.
A Georgia native, Mr. Baird was a son of the late Harold N. and Ruth Sheet Baird. Mr. Baird retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years. He later retired from Blue Ridge Metal Co. He was a member of Stoney Fork Baptist Church.
Mr. Baird is survived by his wife of 44 years, Wanda Miller Baird; daughters, Ronda Lawing, of Candler, Evelyn Everidge, and Lisa Jackson, both of Leicester; son, Marty Baird, of Candler; cousin, Gina Skully; grandchildren, Ashley, Ersin, Andrea, Autumn, Haili, McKenzie, and Chandler; and great-grandson, Myles.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel with the Rev. Charles Sprouse officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Jackson, Marvin Miller, Tim Allison, Jason Rice, Bill Bryson, and Matt Smith.
His family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Wanda & Family. We know it’s been a long hard road and now our prayers are with all of you. If there is anything we can do, just call.
Wanda, may this time of hurt be lifted by the thought of Ron not feeling any more pain. God Bless you all.
Lissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am here if you need anythng at all. Just remember your wonferful Dad is in a far better place now and he is no longer suffering. Please, if you need anythin at all, be sure to call.
Your friend,
Larry
Your parents, is one of the warmest, most loving homes and families I’ve ever stepped into. My heart goes out to each of you. Lissa, my friend, your dad is in the loving arms of our father now. I pray for comfort for you. I know you are hurting but I also know you enjoyed your dad to the fullest and you had a closeness that you were so fortunate to have. He will live always in your heart and in the eyes of your son. I am here.
Wanda and family,
We can fill your loss and the pain.We can also remember a lot of great memories. We went back to the days when there was a lot of laughs (we were so young then)but God is such a loving God that He never took His eyes off us. Dean is the happy one now and is awaiting our journey to meet him. We will continue to remember you and the children in prayer. You know when and how to reach us ANYTIME.
Loving you,
Floyd and Mildred
Wanda – To you and your family we send our prayers.
Lissa and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.I am thinking about you and remembering you in my prayers.If I can help at all,just let me know. Thomas
Dear Baird Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron, he was so loved by everyone and such a wonderful man. My prayers are with the whole family and I pray for strenght and peace for each of you in this time of loss.
God Bless,
Diane
Lissa and Family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be there in the coming weeks and months. I have fond memories of time spent at your house in years past. Mr. Baird was always very kind to me, and I know he will be missed. May God give you strength and peace.
Eddie & I are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for each of you. May you each one find the peace that passes all understanding during this sad time. Love to all, Marcia & Eddie Howell
Dear Wanda & family,
I sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God’s blessing shine down on you and your family during your time of loss. May His mighty hands give you comfort.
Love and prayers,
Aundi Barnes Baker
Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am a first cousin and wish we could have known of Dean’s illness. I will never forget the time he stayed with us when we were kids in Kannapolis, N, C. My condolences to the family