Central Texas is mourning the loss of a good man this week after beloved Belton coach turned broadcaster Chuck Douglas passed away on Thursday, May 13.
Eddie Baird
Eddie Baird, 65, of Belton, Texas left this world unexpectedly and entered his heavenly home on December 14, 2020. Born in Temple, Texas to Charles and Dorothy Urbantke Baird on December 19, 1954. He loved living in Belton his entire life and was especially proud of being a Belton Tiger from kindergarten through graduation. He attended Tyler Elementary School, Belton Junior High School, and Belton High School. His memories of school and his Belton classmates were a source of happiness and enduring friendships.
Eddie was a lover of his family, friends, kids, sports and the outdoors. He met and fell in love with Linda in 1972 and they were married in 1974. God blessed them with children that he loved and adored: Jonathan Baird and Lauren Baird; he was also given his lifeâs greatest gifts: three grandchildren, Karsyn, Kennedy, and Maveryck. He idolized his brothers Charles and Jerry Baird and absolutely worshipped his sister Donna Baird Kinsey, all of Belton. Each one