Coach John C. Baird, 86, of Magnolia, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his son's home. He was a native of Sturgis, Kentucky, and a teacher and football coach at Elizabethtown High School. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Meade Baird; parents, William and Rebecca Baird; and five siblings, Harold, Billy Ray, Bobby Lee, Mary Ellen, and Eddie Gayle. He is survived by his son, Robin (Sandra) Baird of Magnolia; daughter, Kristie (Jeff) Brindley of LaFayette, Indiana; brother, Norval (Sondra) Baird of Henderson; three grandchildren, Shelby Everett, Cheyenne Baird, and Bryce Everett; one great grandchild, Bentley Baird; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home with Brother Chuck Pollard officiating. Burial follows at Magnolia Cemetery in Larue County. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Friday and continues after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Any former football players are invited to be honorary pall bearers. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

Visitation:

Friday, June 30, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Service:

Saturday, July 1, 2017 starting at 2:00 PM
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