William Robb Baird FORT WORTH -- William Robb Baird, 93, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at University Christian Church in Fort Worth. In memory of Dr. Baird gifts may be made to Brite Divinity School at Brite Divinity School, TCU Box 298130, Fort Worth, Texas 76129. Gifts may also be given online at www.brite.edu. Bill was born on Feb. 27, 1924, in Santa Cruz, Calif. to William Robb and Martha Watson Baird. He was a graduate of Northwest Christian College, University of Oregon and Yale Divinity School. For over 40 years, he taught New Testament at Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) seminaries, Phillips in Enid, Okla., Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Ky. and Brite Divinity School, TCU, where he was Emeritus Professor of New Testament. In 1986, he received the Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching at TCU. He was a gifted teacher and scholar, dedicated to his students, and known for his great sense of humor and ongoing commitment to study and research. He married Shirley Bauman in 1946 in Eugene, Ore. Bill and Shirley loved to travel and enjoyed attending classical music concerts together. Bill was an ordained minister and an elder at University Christian Church. He was a photographer and liked to develop his own pictures in his home dark room. As a young man, he studied violin and he continued to play throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John. SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Lisa Parks and her husband, David; son, Eric, grandson, William Robb Parks and his wife, Shamim Momin and great granddaughter, Rowan.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 14, 2018.

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James Stovall

January 21, 2024

Bill Baird was ne of the finest teachers I had! I studied Galatians under his lead. What a fine fellow, who had a fabulously gre
at attitude of grace. Thank to Dr. Baird for his dedicated life! Jim Stovall

Alva Clyde Good

February 19, 2022

He was our pastor early 1940s at Fall Creek Christian Church SE of Eugene & Springfield, Oregon.

Terry Weber-Rodriguez

January 8, 2022

Condolences for your grief. He was a wonderful teacher who taught his students so much more than scripture. He lived and taught the Living Word, Jesus Christ.

Roy Martin

July 3, 2018

As a student at Lexington Theological Seminary in the mid-1960s, I had the privilege of majoring in New Testament with Dr. Baird. His teaching style was one which affected my own later. I have read most of his books, even the most recent. Continuing to learn at 76 is his legacy to me.

Christina Dobbs

January 28, 2018

If Lisa or Eric see this, then please tell Shirley I just saw Bill's obituary and am saddened to hear of his passing. She can call me if she wants 817 361 7945...I haven't heard from them for a while. Peggy Cohen and I tried calling, left msg but no one called back.

ROBERT STEFFER

January 17, 2018

Time slips away; I didn't realize Bill and were that far apart in age! My condolences to Shirley and family. Bill - the first prof. of New Testament who refreshingly unfolded the scriptures and endowed me with a wish to continue learning more. ROBERT STEFFER

Grant A.

January 17, 2018

Dr. Baird was a great teacher and served the Christian Church (DOC) well. Earned his halo for sure. Honor to know him.

Marilyn Gabler

January 16, 2018

Dr. Baird will forever be remembered for his kindness and scholarship. He was always happy and smiling. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Shirley, Lisa and Eric. Memory Eternal!

Blessings,
Marilyn (Rose) Gabler

Max Burkhead

January 16, 2018

Dr. Baird was perhaps the kindest professor I had in my graduate studies at Brite Divinity School. He taught the God's Word with great clarity. He will be missed and he left a great legacy of scholarship and excellence.

Barb Wilson

January 15, 2018

Lisa, Eric, and All who knew Bill, I join you as we suffer in the loss of a wonderfully patient, gentle, kind and loving man. Talented in so many ways, Bill gave much to his family and the communities he served he was truly a devoted servant and Messenger of God. My admiration and love for him has never waned, and that love lives on in my memories of him. His long life is testament to The Lord's desire to share this good man with so many people please be at peace with the comfort of knowing that we were and will always be blessed and enriched by this tender-hearted soul. Peace be with you all.

January 14, 2018

Bill was my New Testament at Lexington. When I was ill, he brought my studies to me. His kindness, friendship and love will never be forgotten. When we attended the General Assembly in 2017, the biggest vacancy was not having a meal with Bill and Shirley. Thoughts, love and prayers to all the family. Jerry and Gladys Sawyer

Kathryn Craven

January 14, 2018

Toni Craven and daughter Kathryn Craven enjoy an enduring love for Bill and Shirley. A special couple for the Symphony community. A beloved Colleague at TCU for many years. We will miss Bill greatly and always will hold him and his entire family in our heats with great love, affection and gratitude.

Terry Weber-Rodriguez

January 14, 2018

Thank you for sharing your love for God and your knowledge regarding His Word. You will forever be remembered in your students hearts. May God comfort you, Dr. Baird's family. Know his legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of numerous students who just keep passing on his wit and wisdom. Rev. Terry Weber-Rodriguez Class of 1995 Brite Divenity School.

January 14, 2018

Bill and Shirley served
others any way they could. They took many
single people to night
events that they would
not have gone to otherwise. We've lost
a great man.

January 14, 2018

Dr. Baird was a wonderful human being, a pastor-scholar, an outstanding teacher, and a mentor for me and many others. Holding his family in the light.

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