Roy W. Baird, age 83, passed away on Thursday June 27, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held on Monday July 1, 2013 at the Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence at 1:00 P.M with Reverend David Mears officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M Sunday June 30, 2013 at Chapman's in Clarence. Roy was born on June 8, 1930 to James Edward and Ada Grace (Canaday) Baird in Mechanicsville. He married Marvella Wulff on September 29, 1953 at St. John's in Clarence. Roy hauled milk for the Clarence Creamery and was a Clarence town man for many years. He enjoyed going to Ditto's and meeting friends and spending time with his extended family. He and his wife mowed lawns and moved snow for many people in town. Roy was also an avid sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Marvella; son, Al (Teri) of Tipton; daughter, Kathy (Dave) Turnball of Indianola, Iowa; grandchildren, Angela (Sean) Driscoll, Tyler Baird, Sarah (Will) Downard, and Megan (Kyle) Baker; Great grandchildren, Jaclynne Driscoll, Kaylee Driscoll, and Caden, Gracee, Cash and Brody Downard; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and six sisters. Please direct memorials to the Clarence Ambulance or Cedar County Public Health.