Andrew Tazewell "Taz" Baird, III, age 71, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 at Black Creek Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.
Born November 14, 1947, Taz was the son of the late Andrew Tazewell Baird Jr., and Virginia Pearce Baird. He retired from the U.S. Air National Guard, and also worked for Pee Dee Electric for over 30 years. Taz was an avid hunter and a member of the Robyn's Neck Hunting Club. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially at the Pee Dee River Swamp.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Olivia "Livvy" McDonald Baird; daughters, Michelle "Missy" (Mike) Ferrigno of Florence and Beth (Allen Parr) Atkinson of Hartsville; grandchildren, Avery Ferrigno, Nicholas Ferrigno, Brandon Alexander Jr, and Gabriel Alexander; daughter-in-law, Hannah Thompson Alexander; brother-in-law, Joel Hanks.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Alexander Sr; sister, Ann Baird Hanks; and granddaughter, Charlee McGee.
Memorials may be made to Barnabas Ministries, 202 Medford Dr. Darlington, SC 29532; or to a charity of one's choice.
Service
DEC
21.
3:00 PM
Black Creek Cemetery
Creek Crossing Dr.
Darlington, SC