Bradley Joseph Baird

Brad was born June 25, 1955 in Toledo, OH to Neville (Sparky) Baird and Evelyn (Beth) Baird. He was preceded in death by his father.

Brad served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight engineer. He was employed by Kalitta Air as a pilot for 30 years. He was an avid reader, golfer and loved the outdoors and most of all, the love of his life, his wife, Bless Baird. He was loved and respected by so many and he will deeply be missed.

Brad is survived by his wife Bless; Mother, Beth; Brothers, Andrew, Gregory, Alan Jeffery (Wendy), Martin, Jennifer, Mitch (Della) and several nieces and nephews; a special step daughter Tara, son in law David grandson Kai, along with his beloved dogs, Chole, Mimi and Lola.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour before the service.

A special thanks to the FAA Dr. Cromer, Dr. Russell Gerry and the NHC-ICU nurses, doctors and chaplains for all their compassion and care.