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Terry Lynn Baird
Terry Lynn Baird
Maryville, Tenn.
Terry Lynn Baird, 78, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at his home. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the National Security Agency (NSA). Terry was a member of the American Legion and the NSA Phoenix Society. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family, being a handyman, yard care and traveling.
He was preceded in death by parents, Lavern and Eloise Bross. He was survived by wife, Mildred (Susie) Baird; son and daughter-in-law, James and Alexandra Baird; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and John Schneider, Michelle and James Widmer; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will have private services. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Air Force Enlisted Village, 92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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