Bobby L. Beard, 86, of Columbia, KY died Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:55 P.M. at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born October 10, 1936 in Adair County, KY 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:
His wife of 66 years: Wanda Young Beard of Columbia
1 daughter: Cheri Hutchison of Columbia
1 son: Ken Beard (Jami) of Somerset
5 grandchildren: Wes Hutchison (Ashley), Ross Hutchison (Mallory), Paige Nickel (Derek), Austin Beard and Chadd Beard
9 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: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Tuesday and from 6:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at Columbia Baptist Church
Casket Bearers: Wes Hutchison, Ross Hutchison, Derek Nickel, Austin Beard, Charles Grimsley, Larry Beard, and 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 at the church.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
