Published by circulation@mex. on Tue, 02/02/2021 - 1:38pm
Mr. Robert Douglas Aird, of Columbia, passed away at his home surrounded by beloved family and loving caregivers on Jan. 28, 2021 at the age of 78.
Bob was born to parents Gordon Smythe Aird and Sybil Lorene Staples Aird on
May 15th, 1942 in Mexico. Bob was a phenomenal and extremely intelligent man with a huge heart, always ready to put a smile on anyone s face with a witty remark or joke. He was full of life and laughter and spread that to all those who surrounded him.
Bob graduated from North East Missouri University with an undergraduate degree in education. He also went on to receive a masters degree in South American history, as well as speech pathology from North East Missouri University. He later received a specialist degree in educational administration from the University of Missouri.