Francis Mitchell Beaird, Jr., 83, a native of Jackson, MS and resident of Baton Rouge since 1951, died peacefully on March 24, 2013. A U.S. Army veteran, he graduated from Millsaps College with a degree in chemistry in 1951 and relocated to Baton Rouge for a job with Ethyl Corporation, where he worked for 32 years, and ultimately retired in 1992 from Georgia Gulf. He was active with the Society of Plastics Engineers and the American Society for Testing and Materials during his career. His interests included sailing, fishing, enology, and international travel, particularly as part of the Baton Rouge chapter of the Friendship Force. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Geraldine C. Beaird, his son David Mitchell Beaird of Baton Rouge, daughter Elisabeth Booker Beaird of San Francisco, CA, daughter Margaret Beaird Paddock (Christopher) and grandsons Luke Francis Paddock and Jackson Hay Paddock of Atlanta, GA, his sister Charlotte Charles of Jackson, MS, his niece Marie Charles Cayson (Mike) of Starkville, MS, and great-nephew Benjamin Francis Cayson (Evelyn) of Southaven, MS. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 30 from 9:30 a.m. until noon service by the Reverend Jack Nutter at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. Memorial donations may be made to Millsaps College, 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210. A guest registry is available at www.rabenhorst.com.
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With deepest sympathy.
Marian R. King
April 8, 2013
We're deeply saddened for you loss, May the God of peace give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Isa 61:2.
March 29, 2013
Your family is in our prayers.
Daryl & Terry Meliet
March 28, 2013
Ms. Gerry, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Mitch's passing. What a pleasure it was working around him when we were working at Georgia Gulf. I'll never forget him or you either. I will always remember the company parties, what fun we had planning and going to them. But most of all, I will think about him every time I make a batch of pralines. He loved them! My he rest in peace.
Ferol Rome
March 28, 2013
Gerry, I was sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. If there is anything I can do or the exercise class can do for you, please call.
Alison Bondurant
March 28, 2013
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
March 28, 2013
Gerry and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. I know you have a lot of good memories of Mitch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
Frances and Charles Bennett
Frances Bennett
March 28, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more. For God has promised.
March 28, 2013
May his memory be a blessing to you all. With Fondness....
Linda Feldman
March 27, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember how kind and caring Mitch was to everyone he met.
Charles and Kitty Littlejohn
March 27, 2013
Gerry and Family, I was saddened to hear of Mitch's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
George Kirkland
March 27, 2013
Ms. Gerry and family,
I was so sad to read of Mr. Mitch's passing. I will fondly think of him every time I drink a glass of wine. Please know Jim and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Bordelon
March 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Beaird family.
Bob and Agnes Rich
March 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2013
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