Howard Reid Baird's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in Oxford, North Carolina

Howard Reid Baird

March 1, 1941 - February 23, 2025 (83 years old)

Oxford, North Carolina

Howard Reid Baird's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in Oxford, North Carolina

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Sossamon Funeral Home

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Howard Reid Baird

March 1, 1941 - February 23, 2025 (83 years old)

Oxford, North Carolina

Howard Reid Baird Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Howard Reid Baird of Oxford, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Howard Reid left this world on February 23, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard Reid Baird to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Nathaniel Reid and Mary Royal Currin Baird of Oxford; his wife Rosa Baird; his son Michael Baird; and his brother Ned Baird.

He is survived by: his sons, Gary Baird (Jennifer) and Kenny Baird (Jackie) of Oxford; his stepsons, Jeff Duffer (Trisha) of Clover, VA, Curtis Duffer (Leslie) of Alton, VA and Eric Clay (Angel) of Henderson, NC; his grandchildren, Austin Baird (Cheyene), Courtney Beckwith (Dylan), Chad Duffer, Joey Duffer and Abby Duffer; his great grandchildren, Reid Baird, Miles Baird, Grace Duffer and Hank Duffer; his brothers, Roger Baird and Richard Baird; and also Howard Baird. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church (1171 US-158, Oxford, NC 27565). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1171 US 158, Oxford, NC 27565.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sossamon Funeral Home



Thu

Feb 27

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1171 US-158, Oxford, NC 27565

Thu

Feb 27

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1171 US-158, Oxford, NC 27565

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