Tony Lynn Baird, age 77, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Lakebridge Health Care Center. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Ruth Sheets. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis Hughes, Wayne Hughes, and Dean Baird.
Tony was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith. He had worked as a Naturalists at Bays Mountain and as a Mechanic and Grounds Supervisor in Colorado. He loved to build guitars, write songs, sing, and write short stories.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Baird Nelson; one son, Nathan Baird; two grandchildren, Kylie Nelson and Kaleb Nelson; one brother, Marvin Hughes; and one cousin, John Huffine.
A committal service and inurnment will be held at a later date at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Tony Lynn Baird is in the care of Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park.