Funeral Services for Allen Lee Baird, Age 59 of Ava, Missouri will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 9 AM.
Allen Lee Baird
Ava, Missouri
Allen Lee Baird, 59 years, 7 months, and 29 days old, passed away on April 7, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.
Allen was born August 8, 1966 in Springfield, Missouri to Raymond and Francis Jodean (Cunningham) Baird.
Allen grew up in the McClurg Community and attended school at Bradleyville, Missouri. He was also the self elected sheriff of Rome, Missouri.
Allen was a brick layer and also worked in other construction.
Allen enjoyed fishing, hunting, arrowhead hunting, gardening, and working on things. He also liked to whittle. He loved looking for morel mushrooms.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Billy Ray, Dennis Keith, Lewis, and Dan.
Allen is survived by his six siblings, Angel Roy, Kirk and Tammy Baird, Ray Baird, Keith Baird, Eric Baird, and Alice Albrecht; numerous nieces; nephews; extended family and many friends.
