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RICKEY G. BEARD

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RICKEY BEARD Obituary

RICKEY G. BEARD, 62, died at home on September 17, 2012. He was a retired CT Tech at Memphis Veterans Administration Hospital. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of Knights of Peter Claver and attended Grambling State University. Rickey was preceded in death by his wife, Teresia P. Beard. He leaves two daughters, Adrienne and Monica Beard; one son, Delayne R. Proctor; sister, Vivian Carter and brother, Walter Wilkerson, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The public viewing will be held on Friday, 9 a.m. until funeral time. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, September 25 at 10 a.m. Barlow Funeral Home (901)476-9675

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Sep. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for RICKEY BEARD

19 Entries

January 2, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Beard family. I worked with Rickey for several years while I trained as a radiology resident at the VA hospital. You could not ask for a better c-worker. He was a great help to my practice and went to the prison weekly to service those incarcerated. I only discovered that he passed today, but he will be remembered as a strong and compassionate man who knew that he was blessed.

Dr. Albert Morris

Herman Curry

September 23, 2012

My prayers and hopes are extended to the Beard Family. Ricky was a great class mate and a greater man. His memeories will live on in all of us, The Sevier High Rams, class of 1968.

Deloris Mckinnney-Redding

September 22, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Bowman

September 22, 2012

"Absent from the body, present with the LORD.Family you have my sympathy.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived."

Angela Bossier Hubbard, Zina Bossier Robinson (Myrtle Beard Bossier's daughters)

September 22, 2012

My deepest condolences are with the Beard family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Annie Crumb

September 22, 2012

Our wishes for the family during their time of grief. May the Lord be with you and all family members

ELIZABETH WHITLEY(COOK)

September 22, 2012

To the Beard Family you have my deepest symphaty. You are in my prayers & the prayers of all of the "Class of 68". Rickey was one of the nicest person you ever wanted to know. "Remember earth has no no sorrow that heaven can not heal."

Johnny Nelson

September 22, 2012

Rest in peace old friend,it's been many years,I remember our times!!! We all love you!!!

Emily (Nell) (Beard) Bell

September 22, 2012

Praying for the family. Sorry couldn't be there.

First Tennessee Shelby Square

September 21, 2012

Mr. Beard often left the staff with words of encouragement after his visits. His kindness and warm spirit will truly be missed.

Kristen Cox

September 21, 2012

Rickey, a very nice person who ALWAYS had a warm smile/greeting even when he was very ill. I appreciate you taking time and being a good friend to my dad, Roman J. Stewart. We will miss you very much. Now you are with the other angels watching down on us.

Johnnie Ruth Rhone-Wilkerson

September 20, 2012

I so deeply regret I did not keep in touch over the years. Nevertheless, you will always be in my heart. My memory of your friendship and kindness is eternal. I too shall miss you. Rest in peace my dear friend. See you in the morning as God himself will greet us.
Family, you are in my prayers. Know that I weep with you. Let us remember "...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5

Elizabeth Cude

September 20, 2012

Ricky Beard was a huge inspiration to me, the staff, and patients that he provided services for at Staff Builders. He was always smiling and happy. He took care of the guys that were quadraplegics or paraplegics that were veterans. He took care of those guys the same way he would if it had been himself. He was an awesome man! He will always be loved and remembered for his compassion and the care he provided!

Rachel Johnson

September 20, 2012

Rickey my friend, I will truly miss you. I remember our
days working togehter and the friendship we developed talking about our families and sharing stories of work experiences. I will always remember your pleasant and generous personality. I take comfort in knowing that you are no longer suffering, that you are with the Lord. My prayers are with the family.

September 20, 2012

Rickey, my dearest brother, you will be truly missed by your extended family (McIntosh's) rest my brother..Love the McIntosh's

Linda McIntosh

September 20, 2012

Rickey my brother, you will be truly missed...Your extended family (McIntosh's)will always keep you in our hearts..This candle I light for you.

September 20, 2012

Mr. Rickey we will miss your smiling face and happy spirit.

Lisa & Ilene / CubeSmart Girls

Chaplain Richard Reuer

September 20, 2012

I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.

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