William Thomas Baird, Jr.

William Thomas Baird, Jr., 69, of Richmond, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after declining health due to cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas “Bill” Baird, Sr. and Mary G. Baird. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kidd Baird; two daughters, Martha Rogers (JC) and Wynn Norris (Joe); granddaughters, Mary and Abigail Rogers, and Allison Norris; father-in-law, Jack Kidd; and sister-in-law, Rebecca Kidd. Tom graduated from George Wythe High School in 1968, and earned a Bachelors from the University of Richmond. He retired after more than 35 years of service with the Virginia Employment Commission, in various capacities. He was an active member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2020 at Bethel Church Cemetery, Alberta, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s honor to Westover Hills UMC, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, VA 23225. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home of Lawrenceville, VA. Condolences may be expressed at www.williamsfuneralhomeva.com. Directions to Bethel Church Cemetery From Richmond, VA Take 95 South to Petersburg and merge onto 85 South Continue on 85 South for 40 miles Take Exit 28 (US-1/Alberta/Lawrenceville) At the end of the exit ramp, turn right on US-1 North Continue for .3 miles The entrance to Bethel Church Cemetery will be on your left (across from Alberta Fire Department)