Jerry Lee Baird Obituary
Jerry Lee Baird of Springfield, Illinois passed away on June 2, 2026. Jerry, born on March 15, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Jerry will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Jerry will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Jerry’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Stanford Baird and Dorothy Baird (Vestel); his stepfather Clarence Morris; his significant other Deborah Baird (Gresta); and his children, Deborah, Jamie Baird (Jennie Ascher), Jenna Baird Watkin (Jeff), Grace, Wesley, Juniper and Wren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the library he loved and visited often, a place that reflected his lifelong passion for reading and learning, Chatham Area Public Library at http://www.chathamlib.org.
