Gerald Lee Laird of Ironton, Missouri passed away November 8, 2017 at his residence at the age of 61 years. He was born May 2, 1956 in Graniteville, Missouri the son of the late Carl Frank and Helen Frances (Farmer) Laird.
On January 26, 2003 Gerald was united in marriage to Elizabeth Jane Reed who survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Gerald Keaton of Desloge, Missouri, Brandi Phillips of Arcadia, Missouri and Alyssa Maxwell of Perryville, Missouri, three brothers; Ronnie Laird and wife Jackie, Donald "Duck" Laird, and Darald "Pole" Laird all of Graniteville, a sister; Sally Keith and husband, Arlin of Fredericktown, Missouri, two grandchildren; Jacob Wilkins and Caden Wren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister; Glenda McIntyre, his brother-in-law, Jim McIntyre, and his sister-in-law, Ginger Laird.
Gerald worked at the Missouri Red Granite Quarry. He enjoyed working on...