Laird Jr., Pat

Graveside services for Pat Laird Jr., 61, of Longview, will be at 
2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Rosewood Park Mausoleum, with 
the Reverend Greg Zackary officiating. Interment will follow in 
Rosewood Park Cemetery.

Mr. Laird was born July 31, 1945, in Tyler, Texas, to Pat and 
Geneva Laird.

He was the owner of an auto salvage business and member of Mobberly
Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Laird was preceded in death by his parents; son, Pat "Trey" 
Laird III; grandson, Garrett Mark Mitchell; and son-in-law, George 
Mark Mitchell.

He is survived by his family, Steven Craig Laird of Roanoke, Lisa 
Mitchell of Gladewater, Linda Laird of Longview, Grayson Mitchell, 
Lance Mitchell, Lauren Mitchell, Gage Mitchell, Mary and Robert 
Hurst of Lindale, and Sue and Marvin Wintters of Tyler; and 
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to SW SIDS Foundation, 100 
Medical Dr., RM 220, Lake Jackson, TX 77566; phone 979-299-2814.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening, May 22, 
2007, at the funeral home.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 5/22/2007.