Marvin L. Baird

Marvin Lee Baird, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 12, 2026. Son of the late Wayne and Ella Hersman Baird, Marvin was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on September 29, 1940.

Marvin is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Phyllis Butler Baird of Gallipolis, Ohio; a daughter, Angela Baird Walters of Huntington, West Virginia; one son, Marvin Ray Baird; a daughter-in-law, Wendy Long Baird; three grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Cassandra, Elijah and Nathanael Baird, all of Gallipolis; five sisters, Linda Macias, Louise Woodall, Hope Armstrong, Patty Sims, and Gail Baird; and two brothers, John Baird and Phil Baird. Marvin was preceded in death by three brothers, Ora, Mike and Charles (Cricket) Baird; as well as two sisters, Sara Cheney and Regina Baird.

Marvin served for 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for Goodyear before transitioning to Gavin Power Plant, where he worked as an Electrician and Mechanical Supervisor until his retirement. Marvin had a strong work ethic, which was also evident on the family farm. He attended & served in many different roles at the First Church of God for over 50 years. He played on the church softball team until he was well into his 70’s. Yearly, he attended church retreats where his love of horseshoes was often on display.

Marvin had an impeccable spirit and love of life that was infectious. He enjoyed many activities such as fishing and hiking. In the winters, he was found on the hillside sledding with his kids, nieces, nephews, church youth group, and any of the neighbors that chose to join in. He could also be found engulfed in westerns, with John Wayne being his favorite. Marvin was a proud Buckeye and Bengals fan, and he was a die-hard Cincinnati Reds Fan (The Big Red Machine).

Marvin touched the lives of so many & will be greatly missed by all who knew him. During this devastating time we find peace in knowing that this wonderful Christian man who had faith enough to move mountains, although no longer in our earthly presence is now in his heavenly home.

The funeral service for Marvin will be held at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio on Monday, October 19th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Paul Voss officiating. Entombment will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens Chapel of Hope Mausoleum, with military rites being presented by the Gallia County Honor Guard. Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday.

Serving as pallbearers will be Marvin's son, Marvin Ray Baird; his daughter, Angela Baird Walters; a granddaughter, Cassandra Baird; grandsons, Elijah Baird and Nathanael Baird; and a friend of the family, Ed Sanders.