Ira Beard, Sr.

Ira D. Beard, Sr., 80, Jewett, died Thursday February 16, 2006 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born January 16, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio a son of the late John and Vina Beard. He attended the First Church of Christ in Cadiz, a member of the Hopedale American Legion, and was a former truck driver and dozer operator having worked in the coal field. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by his first wife, Helen Beard; 4 sisters; 2 brothers; and 2 stepgrandsons: Bryston and Kayden Moreland. He is survived by his second wife Melba McAfee Beard of Jewett; 4 daughters: Darlene Fraley, Beulah Kathyrn Richardson, Susan and Larry Myers all of Mansfield, Ohio, and Helen Knight of Leesville, Ohio; 2 sons: Ira and Peggy Beard, Jr. of Scio and Albert and Pauline Beard of Washington Court House, Ohio; 4 stepdaughters: Rose Bove of New Philadelphia, Gloria Busby of Moundsville, W. Va., and Tina Davidson and Linda Moreland both of Cadiz; a stepson, John Moreland of Cadiz; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Calling hours are Sunday, February 19, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will follow at Perrysville Cemetery. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Monday, February 20, 2006 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States