Walter Howard Baird

January 1, 1942 - October 4, 2020

Walter Howard Baird passed away October 4, 2020 while in the care of family and friends in Boaz, Alabama, after battling Alzheimer’s Disease for 10 years, he was seventy eight years old. A graveside service will be held Wednesday October 7th at 2 pm at Memory Hill Cemetery in Albertville, Alabama. Rev. Kenneth Gilliland will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Charlie, Morgan, Ben, Isaac, Evan and Ian Baird. Walter Howard Baird was born on January 1st, 1942, in Marshall County Alabama. He was of the Baptist faith and a firm believer in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was a 1960 graduate of Albertville High School and served 8 years In the Army National Guard. He worked most of his life as a retail store manager primarily with Wal-Mart. During that time, he made numerous friends and traveled throughout the country. He took great pride in the many awards and recognitions, he received for his hard work and dedication. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Charlie and Lida Campbell, as well as his parents Walter and Desaree Baird. Survivors include his sons Jeffrey (Ligeia) Baird, and Mark Baird: four grandsons Charlie, Morgan, Ben, and Isaac Baird; one granddaughter Madison Baird; two great-grandchildren; four brothers Wayne Baird, Eugene (Jane) Baird, Herbert (Tracy) Baird, James (Lori) Baird, as well as many nieces and nephews. In the last days of his illness he was blessed with supportive family and wonderful caregivers Albertville Memorial Chapel Directing