James Wilson Baird Sr.

1951 - 2017

James Wilson Baird Sr. obituary, 1951-2017

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street

Olive Branch, Mississippi

James Baird Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 10, 2017.

James W. Baird Sr., 66, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 after a long illness. Mr. Baird was the long time building manager at Clark Tower in Memphis, TN. He also was a wonderful chef and at one time owned his own restaurant. He very dearly loved his family and the company of the humming birds who came to visit James on a regular basis. James was preceded in death by his father Sam Baird and is survived by his loving mother, Jessie Brewer of Olive Branch MS. He has two children James Baird Jr. and Frances Baird Triplett. He also leaves behind four beautiful grandchildren. The family will receive frinds, Saturday August 12, at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch from 1 pm to 2 pm with the services following directly after at 2 pm. The burial will take place at Bethel Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to Collierville High School Alumni Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.brantleyfuneral.com.

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August 15, 2017

Becky & Butch Blanton

Prayers & Deepest Sympathy for Your Loss~

August 15, 2017

Arthur & April Randallson

With Deepest Sympathy & Prayers~

August 13, 2017

Bevely Jefferson

Mrs. Jessie:
I am certainly lifting you and your family in prayer. For many years we worked together, you always loved your son and family... your love and dedication is remarkable. May God bless you in the days ahead. Beverly Jefferson / former EFS co worker

August 13, 2017

Sandy Byars

I'm so sorry Ms Jessie. I know how much you loved him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and I miss you!! I miss working with you too!!

August 12, 2017

Shelby Teel

Jessie, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. May God bless you and fill your days with great happiness.

August 12, 2017

Dennis Rutledge

Praying for your family and all of your friends. May God comfort them and give them peace. Jimmy will be missed by so many!

August 11, 2017

May your family be strengthen by the words of this prayer and may God draw close to your loved one.

August 11, 2017

Belinda Gottshall

Ms.. Jessie, I'm so sorry for your loss of Jim... You were a GREAT Mom, & you always took Great Care of Him...May God Bless You.. Praying for you... Love & Miss you... Belinda (Lawson) Gottshall

August 11, 2017

Alicia-Rankhorn Johnson

My Dear Sweet Friend Jessie, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You were an AWESOME Mom and took the best of care of him to the very end. He is in God's Hands now, has a new body and hurts no more. I pray for peace and comfort that Only GOD can give as you go thru this difficult time. I Love you so much.

August 11, 2017

Alicia-Rankhorn Johnson

My Dear Jessie, So Sorry for the loss of your son, Jim. You were an AWESOME Mom and looked after him to the very end. He is now in God's Hands and hurts no more. Love you so much. Praying for peace and comfort that Only GOD can give.

August 10, 2017

Maggie Johnson

My Condolences, to the family of James Baird Mrs Jessie, so sorry for your loss God saw his struggles and watch him suffer.so God call his child home no more pain no more pills to take.. your present will be missed ,rest in peace my friend....Maggie Johnson & family!!

August 10, 2017

Maggie Johnson

My Condolences, to the family of James Baird Mrs Jessie, so sorry for your loss God saw his struggles and watch him suffer.so God call his child home no more pain no more pills to take.. your present will be missed ,rest in peace my friend....Maggie Johnson & family!!

August 10, 2017

Maggie Johnson

My Condolences, to the family of James Baird Mrs Jessie, so sorry for your loss God saw his struggles and watch him suffer.so God call his child home no more pain no more pills to take.. your present will be missed ,rest in peace my friend....Maggie Johnson & family!!

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654

Aug

12

Service

2:00 p.m.

Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654

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