William Cecil Baird, Sr., 68, of Corbin, formerly of Evarts went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.  Cecil was born on January 15, 1955 to the late Howard Baird and Josephine Cox Baird.  He was a former coal miner who became disabled from injuries sustained in a mining accident.  He was also a former pastor at the North Evarts Baptist Church.  He was a current member of the Keck Baptist Church.  Even though he wasn't actively serving as a pastor, he was well known for sharing his love for Jesus and the Bible.  He loved people, loved celebrating his birthday and other occasions with people, and never failed to tell people that he loved them.  He had a huge personality and an even bigger heart.  He was kind, funny and had the best outlook on life.  He will forever be cherished in the hearts of those that knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Sue Horner, Imogene Parker, Sharon Baird and Jerry Haynes; and three brothers, James Baird, Randal "Ronbug" Baird and Ken Baird.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sheila Wynn Baird, Corbin; two children, Tammy Hensley and husband, D.Y., Corbin; Cecil Baird, Jr., Corbin; a sister, Phyllis McNabb, Evarts; and two brothers, George Baird and wife, Joyce, Evarts; and Dallas Baird and wife, Patricia, Evarts.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kaylin Baird Saylor and husband, Jeremiah, Corbin; Morgan Keck and husband, Braden, Richmond; and Loren Osborne, Corbin; a great-grandchild, Lincoln Saylor; a sister-in-law, Betty Baird, Loyall; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

His visitation will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Evarts Funeral Home beginning at 1 pm with funeral services to follow at 5 pm.  Pastor Danny McCreary and the Reverend Jerry Kirby will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with his son and nephews serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Cecil Baird.