BEARD, GARY

Gary Beard passed away October 6, 2008, due to complications from pancreatic cancer Gary was born August 26, 1955 and was raised in Dallas Texas. He attended R. L. Turner High School and Richland Community College. He had a successful career working at Peterbilt and Metro Trucks. He retired four years ago and has enjoyed having an entrepreneurial business with his wife, Edeen, living at thir late house in Possum Kingdom. He was an avid motorcyclist and boatsman. Gary was a loyal and trusted friend to so many and was known for his most generous spirit. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; his mother Marilyn; two brothers, Darrell and Stephen; twelve sisters and brothers-in-law; and 16 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday October 7 from 6-8 PM, and Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 8, at 10:00 A.M., all at Sparkman Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.
Sparkman-Richardson Funeral Home.

The Dallas Morning News - Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams