Don Allen Baird, age 84, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 11:08 a.m. with his loving family at his side on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born May 11, 1940 in Martinsville, IL, the son of John Ishmael Baird and Edna Melcina (Synder) Baird. On September 16, 1967, he married Bonnie Rue at Casey Church of God, Casey, IL.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-six years, Bonnie Baird of Martinsville, IL; sons, Matthew Baird and wife Betheney of Farina, IL and Mitchell Baird and wife Beth of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Gavin Baird, Harrison Baird, Korbin Baird, and Harper Baird; siblings, Charles Baird and Liz of New Cumberland, WV, John Baird of New Cumberland, WV, Bill Baird and wife Laurie of Caseyville, IL, Peggy Snyder of Champaign, IL, and Lynn Denham and husband Tim of Martinsville, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jim Baird, Dale Baird, Joe Baird, Patty Price, C

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