James Roger Beard, 80, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 16, 1942 in Columbia, KY, the son of the late Artis Everett Beard and Etta Burris Beard.
James was a car salesman for Don Franklin, an avid U.K. Basketball fan and of the Baptist faith.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Lynda Beard of Columbia, KY
1 daughter: Melisa Joe Platacis, of Greenwood, IN
1 brother: Bobby Lewis Beard of Columbia, KY
3 grandchildren: Jessica Jo Pierce (Wesley), Jacob Sullivan and Lucas Sullivan
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home
Interment: Rexroat Cemetery in Jamestown, KY
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.