Mr. Howard Laird, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 25^th, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Winne Lee Hill Laird; sister, Dorothy Cannon; daughter, Laura Ann Hughes.

Survived by his wife of 25 years, Carolyn Laird; son, Michael (Solange) Laird; daughters, Amanda Laird & Lisa Laird; sister, Ruth Laird (Billy) Talley; step-children, Caroline (Rick) Edwards, Shane (Tracey) Dukes, Rodny (Carla) Henderson, Brian (Lourdes) Henderson; daughter-in-law, Sandra Laird; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Laird was a retail sales manager and attended Immanuel Baptist Church.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, September 1, at 1 p.m. at the Stout & Son Funeral Home in Russiaville, Indiana. Interment followed in the Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Groomsville, Indiana. Family & friends served as active pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Howard’s memory to the American Cancer Society.

Partlow Funeral Chapel in charge of local arrangements, 615-444-7007, obituary line, 615-444-7700. www.partlowchapel.com.