Mr. Thomas N. Beard's Obituary
Mr. Thomas Beard was born on January 4, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Marion Thomas Beard and Frankie Ellen Craven Beard. He passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home (Alexander City). Thomas was a loving father and a selfless man who always put others before himself. He enjoyed spending time with friends, hosting cookouts, working in the garden, playing guitar and listening to music.
He is survived by his children, Miles Harrison Beard, Hannah Faye McCandless (Cody), Brandon Michael Hosack (Ashley); brother, Jimmy Beard (Stacy); sisters, Joyce Pavlowich (James), Jenanell Hockett and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will hold a celebration of life service at a later date.
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