Richard Thompson Baird
January 3, 1927 - July 29, 2020
BAIRD, Richard Thompson, 93 of Englewood, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born January 3, 1927 in St. Marys, Ohio to James R. and Mabel J (Jobes) Baird who precede him in death. Also preceding him is his beloved wife of 38 years, Maxine (Buster) Baird in 2000, and five sisters Beatrice Campbell, Mary Alice Folkerth, Janice Magge, Jane Silva & Carolyn Blankenship. Richard leaves to cherish his memory, his son Mike (Marilyn) Spencer of OK, daughter Joy (Roger) Walker of Kettering, grandsons Jason, Josh & Brandon, six great-grandchildren. Richard was a 1945 graduate of Greenville High School, was a US Air Force veteran and worked at US Air from 1962 – 1989 retiring as a supervisor. He was licensed pilot, loved aviation and passed this love onto his son Mike. He was co-owner of a small airline in Jefferson City, MO in 1950’s, played saxophone in high school as well as the Kettering Civic Band in early to mid 2000’s. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church , Centerville, OH, member of Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association with partner dog Gus. Richard also loved the monthly second Saturday lunches with the US Air retirees and their families at Frisch’s in Tipp City. Graveside committal services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, 7217 West National Road, Brookville. Arrangements entrusted to Kindred Funeral Home, Englewood, Ohio. Contributions in memory of Richard may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
BAIRD, Richard Thompson, 93 of Englewood, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born January 3, 1927 in St. Marys, Ohio to James R. and Mabel J (Jobes) Baird who precede him in death. Also preceding him is his beloved wife... View Obituary & Service Information