Harold Richard Baird Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Harold Richard Baird Jr. of Alton, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 71, on April 19, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Richard Baird, Sr. and Ella Faye Baird (Wood); his daughter Kate Baird Ashlock; his sister Phyllis Harrell; and his siblings-in-law, Bill Harrell, Steve Steuber, Jim Geller, Ed Stutz and Bev Stutz.
He is survived by: his wife Theresa Baird (O'Connor); his children, Robert Baird (Jennifer), Christina Philbrook (Caleb) and Curtis Baird; his siblings, Sandra Geller of Tulsa, Lori Schwartz (Gary) of Horn Lake, Mississippi, Butch Chapman (Brenda) of Jerseyville, Connie Bollini (Bill) of Alton and Mary Boyer (Rick) of Godfrey; his grandchildren, Brandon Wallace, Jacob Wallace (Faith), Aaron Ashlock (Kaitlin), Elaina Giles (Dakota), Eli Baird, Charlotte, Celeste, Simon and Seth Philbrook; his great grandchildren, Kysen Lewis, Braylon, Greyson Ashlock and Lincoln Wallace; and also Daniel Whorl of Alton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic School or the Alton Athletic Association.
