James F. Baird, 87 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 at 7:20 AM Dayton VA Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was born December 7, 1928 in Albion, Michigan the son of the late Charles & Grace (Bolen) Baird.
He was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp serving in the Korean War. He and his wife were the owner/operators of Bairds Floor Covering in Arcanum.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Harry, Jake, & Dale Baird; sister: Lulu Klingshirn
He is survived by his wife: Betty (Campbell) Baird of Arcanum; his son: Jeff Baird of Union City, Ohio; numerous, nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, great great nieces, & nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. John Wiltshire officiating. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. Veteran’s services will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Arcanum Rescue.
