John was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 8, 1942 to John William Baird Jr. and Bernice Wagner Baird. He was in the Army in the 1960’s and served four years in Germany. During this time, he traveled around Europe. John was married to Beth Bozeman on November 30, 2001. He graduated from the University of Florida and retired from AT&T. He was an avid reader and was very active in Jujitsu. John regularly attended Jujitsu practice well into his 70’s. John loved to travel and continued traveling the country as recently as August. He collected guns and knives. John loved to eat and listen to music. He loved to tell jokes but could not stop laughing while he told them. John attended the annual Baird family reunion in Virginia every year and enjoyed spending time with his family. John was a member of Murray Hill Presbyterian Church and was active for many years.
John was survived by wife, Jesse Elizabeth (Beth) Bozeman; son John W. Baird IV (Heather); step-sons Michael Bozeman (Jackie) and Jesse Bozeman (Shelley). John had 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice Baird and brother Tommy Baird.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Murray Hill Presbyterian Church, Community Hospice or another charity of preference.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Murray Hill Presbyterian Church.
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