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C.B. Baird Obituary
May 11, 1929 - June 28, 2021
Fort Worth, Texas - C.B. Baird, Jr. (Cy), 92, died June 28 in Fort Worth, Texas and entered his eternal and heavenly home.
Cy was born May 11, 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas. The son of C.B., Sr. and Flora Adele Baird. He graduated from Paschal High School in 1946 where he lettered in multiple sports. Cy graduated from Rice University with a BA in 1950.
Following graduation, Cy returned to Fort Worth and married Myrna Joy Craig and had four children. Cy began his career teaching in the Fort Worth ISD. After receiving his Masters of Education from TCU, Cy became the Principal at the first air-conditioned school in Fort Worth, J.P. Moore.
Cy loved summer trips to Gunnison, Colorado. He loved the outdoors and particularly fly fishing the many rivers and streams in the area. He also enjoyed winter and spring trips to South Padre Island.
Cy served on various boards in the Fort Worth community including: the management committee for the Central YMCA of Fort Worth, Director on the Community Council of Fort Worth, and Director on the Mrs. Baird's Bakery Board of Directors.
Cy was very philanthropic through his own foundation and in being the founding donor of the Ninnie L. Baird Foundation. He also had an affinity for the arts and was an avid supporter of the Gunnison Arts Center.
Cy was most proud of his children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments. He loved attending their sporting events and taking them to get ice cream.
Survivors: Cy is survived by his brother, Byron Baird, his wife, Marilyn, and their sons Ross and Steven; daughter, Becky Barber, son, Craig Baird and wife Carrie, son, Bruce Baird and wife Laura, daughter, Cindy Beall and husband, John; grandchildren Flora Baird, Hunter Baird and wife Lindsey, Margaret Lynn and husband Doug, Parker Beall, Keagan Beall and wife Kellie, Haylee Train, Tara Barber, Cooper Baird and Colton Baird; great grandchild Adele Baird.
The family will hold a private ceremony to honor Cy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Ninnie L Baird Foundation
301 Commerce Street, Suite 1790
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Gunnison Arts Council
102 S. Main Street
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
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Pamela Hejl Hibbetts
July 7, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the Baird family on the loss of Mr. Baird. He was certainly the force & backbone of J.P. Moore. As a student I remember he seemed very tall & a little intimidating. But once he smiled & started speaking he was so caring that all fears fell away. My mother, Bettye Hejl, was on PTA & always had nothing but kind words about him.
He took a brand new, modern school & certainly put his stamp on it!! He will be missed by all.
Praying many blessings for your family in the days to come.
Jana Travis Lamb
July 7, 2021
Sincere sympathies to the Baird Family. I remember Mr. Baird well. I moved to Fort Worth in the early part of 5th Grade at JP Moore where he was principal in 1965. I remember he escorted my me and my mom to the new class where I was assigned. I remember that he seemed so very approachable and kind. I loved everything about that school and the people there. He left behind an amazing legacy for sure.
Greg Gallagher
July 7, 2021
Craig and all the Baird family, my heartfelt condolences go out to you all. Your dad was a terrific man and a wonderful principal. Coming from Saint Andrew in the 60 to public school I never expected a kind and friendly principal. Prayers offered for all at this tough time.
Sue Parsons Watts
July 2, 2021
Very sorry for your loss, Byron. Sue
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