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Michael "Mickey" J. Baird
April 29, 1974 – February 2, 2024
Michael "Mickey" J. Baird, 49, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at UnityPoint Health–Trinity, Rock Island, surrounded by loved ones.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Those wishing to attend graveside services at Rock Island National Cemetery on Friday, February 9, 2024, please meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Military honors will be performed at the cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the family.
Mickey was born April 29, 1974, in Moline, to Michael and Deborah (Holland) Baird. Mickey served in the United States Marine Corps from 1994 to 1998. He worked as a Roof Sales Associate at A+ Roofing and Siding Co.
Mickey was a member of the Quad Cities Tennis Club and enjoyed playing pickleball. He lived his life actively, participating in events such as the Tough Mudder and Spartan runs. Mickey also enjoyed cooking.
The most important thing in Mickey's life was his family and friends. He showed how important his family was to him by taking the time to go through his genealogy; making a collage of his family dating back 100 years. Mickey loved being outdoors and active in sports with everyone especially on his planned "Sunday Fundays" at Hodge Park. Mickey was known to have a smile that lit up the room and was always the life of the party.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Mike; children, Amanda (Josh) Ohm, Nickolas Baird, and Chase Baird; grandchildren, Siri, Sinxay, Noah, and Lily; siblings, Brandy (Shaine) McGuirk, and David Baird; and many other cherished friends and family members. He is preceded in death by his mother, Deborah, and brother, Danial Baird.
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Dwight
February 9, 2024
Cannot tell you how sorry we were to hear about Mickey. I came along late to the family, but he greeted me with open arms.
God Bless you all.
Dwight, Michelle and Grayson
Natalie Long
February 7, 2024
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Natalie Long
February 7, 2024
I am having difficulty Mickey, I just can´t accept you are gone. Friends since 7th grade but the last 5 years was def different. You had a heart of gold, a smile that could capture a room and lived life to the fullest. Your boys were always a priority and I loved the father that you were.
We had so many plans and it just breaks my heart that we can´t live them out anymore.I have thousand of videos and messages to hang on to and I am grateful for that.
Sharing life with you has always been incredible and could never be replaced. I will miss you forever and will dance to our music always as if you were dancing with me still
Thank you for always loving me completely , Rest in heaven...
Condolences for all family and friends.
TOM AND DEBBIE
February 6, 2024
DEBBIE AND I LOVE YOU SIR. HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING AT ALL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH PEACE IN YOUR HEART ON THIS JOURNEY IN OUR LIVES. TOM AND DEBBIE M.
Amber Norin
February 5, 2024
I still can't believe I'm reading this. You were so much fun and full of life! We had a concert in 2 weeks! You had Cubs to go see! You were always there when I needed to talk, walk, stop over, laugh, cry, just hang out and you were always there! We talked everyday and i wish i could call you or stop by right now! You loved your sons so much and they were your pride and joy! I'm so sorry for your family's great loss. You were one of a kind and one of my genuine friends Mick. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten!
RIP MIC
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