DENNY "BEBOP" LAIRD, 49, of Marion Station, died Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Crisfield.

Born in Crisfield on February 7, 1960, he was a son of the late Jackie Howard and Helen Elizabeth Lee Laird.

He was a 1979 graduate of Crisfield High School and a 1989 graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a degree in physical education. He was a member of Eastern Shore Evangelistic Church in Marion Station and he loved sports, especially softball and soccer.

He is survived by two daughters, Heather R. Laird-Rudd and her husband Jason of Mardela and Ashley M. Laird of Marion Station; two grandchildren, Logan M. Rudd and Mason L. Rudd; two brothers, Buck Laird and his wife Marilyn of Crisfield and Billy Laird and his wife Dorothy of Berlin; a sister, Rose Marie Thomas and her husband Mike of Westover; his former wife, Marie "Dinky" Laird of Marion Station; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Howard Laird, Jr.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday evening at 6 PM at Eastern Shore Evangelistic Church in Marion Station where friends may call one hour prior. The Rev. Jerry Hughes will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family with expenses may be sent to Heather R. Rudd, 9122 Whitetail Drive, Mardela, Maryland 21837.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com