John Beard

John Howard Beard passed away peacefully at his home in Germantown after a long battle with cancer. John fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith, and is now reaping his reward in Heaven.

He was married to his beloved wife, Lezlee (Dabbs) Beard of almost 19 years. They have one son, Hudson Cotton Beard, who is 15 years old.

John grew up attending Beaverdam Springs Church of Christ in Centerville, where he wrote in his journal about having such great childhood memories, and Sundays were all about church, family and food at his Grandma Talley's house. He also attended Gordonsburg...