Donald Baird

Donald E. Baird, 63, of Chester, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010 at his residence. Born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Dalton C. and Margaret Langley Baird. Mr. Baird was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Petersburg American Legion Post #2, and the Petersburg Fraternal Order of Eagles #882. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bonnie S. Baird; two daughters, Rhonda Dratwick and husband, John of Kernersville, North Carolina and Kelley Baird and friend, Mel Barnaby of Chester; four grandchildren, James, Sarah, Bradley and J.P.; siblings, Thomas Baird and wife, Bonnie, Nelson Baird and wife, Rita, Lisa Cox and husband, Gene; his loving K-9 companion, "Hunter." A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with Pastor Greg Hand officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8001 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23229 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.