James Patrick Baird, age 75, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday, November 18, 2022 at Caroleton Manor in Connersville, Indiana.

Born July 26, 1947 in Oxford, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dale Sr. & Helen (Altoff) Baird.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era.  On March 5, 1998 he and the former Mary Beth Meier were united in marriage and she survives.

Pat was retired, having been a Police Officer for the City of Oxford for over 28 years.  In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening as well as target shooting.

Besides Beth, his wife of nearly 25 years, survivors include two daughters, Rebekah Alfred of Oxford, Ohio, Betsy Vonderheide of West College Corner, Indiana; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Baird Jr., as well as a daughter, Megan Vonderheide.

Family & friends may visit from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 21, 2022; 10:00 A.M., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael Blvd., Brookville.  Burial with full Military Graveside Honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Megan Vonderheide Memorial Scholarship Fund through the UCCF the Imagination Library or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Baird family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.