of Conway, AR
April 4, 1969 - October 6, 2025
Charles ''Buddy Birddog'' Baird left his earthly body to join our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6th, 2025. Buddy was a hardworking, long-time cattle man.
Buddy began his career with cattle at age 12 by working for his late uncle, Tommy Lewis, at the Lewis Livestock Sale Barn. His passion for cattle grew and later in life, Buddy retired this year and spent his final days caring for a small herd of his own. While Buddy's cows were his passion, his heart and soul were with his children, grandchildren and other members of his family.
Buddy's oldest daughter, Laura, married Jake Maddox in 2004. Jake has spent the last 18 years serving in the United States Army, Buddy was a proud Army Dad. Together Jake and Laura have four of Buddy's grandchildren, Alexis Dawn, Alanea Dee, Alice Alizbeth and Jakob Edward.
Buddy's second daughter, Kristina, married Derven Sturgeon in 2018 and last December, they welcomed Buddy's youngest granddaughter, Aubrielle Grace.
Buddy's youngest daughter, Deanna, gave Buddy his long awaited first grandson, Michael John Charles. In addition to his three children, Buddy was very close to his late sister, Ruth Bowie and her children were like his own.
Buddy's oldest nephew, Justin Bowie, married in April of 2012. Together Justin and April have four of Buddy's great nieces and nephew; Adelynn Rose, Whitlee Jayne, Weston Lynn and Oaklee Grace.
Buddy's nephew, Robert Bowie, has three of Buddy's great nieces, Ashlynn Jade, McKenzie Rebecca and Maci Marie.
Buddy's niece, Destiny, gave him two more great nephews, Brently Allen and Joshue Lynn.
Buddy is preceded in death by his grandparents, Faye and Floyd Sublet, Lena and Harlen Baird; his father, Charles Dee Baird; Uncle Tommy Lewis; Sisters, Charlotte Johnson and Sissy (Ruth) Baird and a very special nephew, Josh Bowie.
Buddy is also survived by his mother, Linda Baird, who loved and cared for him until his final days; A brother, Jerry Baird; several honorary children, Cole Markum, Jacob Hearst and Hannah (Bugg) Hearst, Daniel Tarpley and Stephanie Kirkland.
A plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who became his family.
A visitation will be from 6-8:00pm Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Services will be at 10:00am Friday, October 10, 2025 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Arkansas.
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20 Condolence(s)
Gary McGinty
Friday, October 10, 2025
Rest in peace Buddy. You was a true friend.
Diana Graham
Friday, October 10, 2025
Go Fly High rest peacefully 😌
Shelia Crafton Myers
Friday, October 10, 2025
So very sorry for your family loss a wonderful friend
Brenda frye
Friday, October 10, 2025
Buddy u were a good man with a big heart and loved everyone around u . And enjoyed ur family and friends around u and u enjoyed cooking out with ur family and friends and ur grandkids u always had a big smile on ur face. Ur mom and Brother has two Angel looking over them now and we all miss u Buddy
Amy Bassett
Thursday, October 9, 2025
You will be truly missed Buddy 🙏♥️ Prayers to the entire Family. RIL I'll be seeing ya again someday.
Al Sublett & Sherrie Roberts
Thursday, October 9, 2025
We are sending lots of thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Lots of love ❤️
Pamela Hood
Thursday, October 9, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of buddy's passing. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with yall
Jason & Julie Hearst
Thursday, October 9, 2025
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Christy Moix
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Linda and Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Fly high Buddy!! Until we meet again! Save me a seat!!
Kimberly D Banister
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Buddy was a very good man and he was a good friend and he was a wonderful dad and pawpaw my heart goes out to you girls but he is in a better place...love yall
Wayne Goss
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Buddy was a good friend from back in the days when he run the sale barn and I hauled cattle from there great guy to work with rest in peace Buddy
Mike Gajeski
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Linda, Jerry and family,
I am heartbroken to hear the new about Buddy, when we were young we thought we had forever to be with family and friends and enjoy each other, we had a lot of fun when we were kids and I like many others are going to miss him. Buddy give Charlie and Sissy a hug for me, Godspeed my friend.
Steven Marshall
Thursday, October 9, 2025
You will be remembered my friend!
Steven Horton
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Baird family! I knew Jerry, Sissy, Buddy! There Momma and Daddy were good people. Buddy made his family proud.
Stephanie Pearson
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Rest in peace Buddy. You will be missed.
Triple D’s
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
We’re so sorry for your loss. Buddy was one of a kind. Me and my two sisters worked with him at the auction company. Ur entire family will be in ur thoughts and prayers.
Dallas barker
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
We are going to miss you so much uncle buddy 😢
Lynn Dennis Lester and Roger Lester
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. Your family are in our prayers. Roger and Buddy pulled so many shenanigans at the red barn auction. Fly high Buddy you'll be deeply missed. Until we meet again.
Clorissa Mckinzie
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
You will be missed 🙏🏼.
TERRY TEW
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
I have known Buddy his whole life. I feel saddened by the family's loss and know he will be greatly missed