Robert Joseph “Bobby” Baird, age 82, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at his home. Mr. Baird was born on March 5, 1944 in Princeton, KY to the late Bud Baird and Rosa Hicks Baird. He was a graduate of Caldwell County High School and also received an engineering degree from Murray State University. Bobby worked for 28 years as an underground coal miner for P & M Mines and was a member of First Baptist Church in Dawson Springs, KY.
He is survived by his son ~ Jonathan N. Baird of New Concord, KY; his sister ~ Elaine Hensley of Princeton, KY; one granddaughter ~ Annicka Z. Baird and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Baird was preceded in death by his parents; his wife ~ Pamela Baird; brothers and sisters ~ Claude Baird, Billie Stratman, Francis Denton, Clara Melton and Claudine Alexander.
Visitation for Mr. Robert “Bobby” Baird will be Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 12:00 until the funeral hour at 2:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs, KY with Rev. William “Bud” Baird officiating.
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