BAIRD, John Thomas, 78, of Tampa passed away on June 16, 2019. He was born on December 1, 1940 in Newton Kansas to Duane and Ella Baird. A veteran of the United States Army; John owned and operated American Bartending School with his wife, Patricia, for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Brogan. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Patricia; daughters, Kimberley Baird-Tripp and Tracy Zuluaga; siblings, Diane Sheplar, Theresa Baird Shriver, and David Baird; and grandchildren, Ryan Keyworth, Alexandra Gill, Daniel Zuluaga, Davy Brogan, Zachary Tripp, Ciara Tripp, and Jonathan Zuluaga. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lifepath Hospice.