He was born October 10, 1936, in Adair County, to the late Artis “Bud” and Etta Burris Beard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Larry Hutchison and the following brothers and sisters, Alfred, Davis, Holland, George and JR Beard, Christine Bell Gabbert, Opal Murphy, Doris Romans, Peggy Kean and Lovie Vertrees.
Bobby was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, Trustee, Transportation Committee member and in any capacity that he was needed. He was a former truck driver and drove a bus for Lindsey Wilson College.
Survivors include:
His wife of 66 years – Wanda Young Beard of Columbia
One daughter – Cheri Hutchison of Columbia
One son – Ken Beard (Jami) of Somerset
Five grandchildren – Wes Hutchison (Ashley), Ross Hutchison (Mallory), Paige Nickel (Derek), Austin Beard and Chadd Beard
Nine great-grandchildren – Parker Nickel, Amelia Nickel, Henry Hutchison, Noah Hutchison, Oliver Hutchison, Hallie Hutchison, Kinley Popplewell, Ryder Beard and Evelyn Beard
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating
Burial in Columbia Cemetery
Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday and from 6:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Columbia Baptist Church
Casket Bearers: Wes Hutchison, Ross Hutchison, Derek Nickel, Austin Beard, Charles Grimsley, Larry Beard, David Martin
Honorary: Deacons of Columbia Baptist Church
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Columbia Baptist Church which can be left at the funeral home or church
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements