Fr. Mark-Beard-Obituary

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Fr. Mark Beard

Amite, Louisiana

Jul 26, 1961 – Aug 2, 2023 (Age 62)

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BORN
July 26, 1961
DIED
August 2, 2023
AGE
62
LOCATION
Amite, Louisiana

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McKneely Funeral Home - Amite Obituary

Fr. Mark Bryan Beard, a loving son, brother, uncle, Pastor, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the age of 62. Father Beard was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He held a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and a...

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I just met Father while watching a reel about the catholic faith. I wish I had the opportunity to attend Father Mark's mass. I prayed for his soul in purgatory. May God bless you.

If I heard a sermon by Fr Mark, with the power in his voice, the subject matter and his delivery I would change my ways - more frequent confession and back to daily mass. I wish I could have known him or at least attended at least one of his Masses.

I pray for your soul today as you had ordered. My sincere condolences.

I just came across Father on Instagram , so sad to see that he had passed . What a beautiful priest. So passionate and forceful , something we are lacking today. My only way of expressing my condolences is to say that he still impacting many souls !! What a beloved man, priest , common , uncle and friend he is !!

Your parish was blessed to have you as their parish priest. What a legacy you have left us .Thank goodness for technology to be able to get to hear your homilies ...pity I only got to know of you dear Fr Mark this December. I have introduced your homilies to so many in Australia. Thanks!

Fr Mark Bryan Beard, You were inspired by the Holy Spirit in your homilies. How encouraging they are for me. You are a priest forever in the Order of Melchizedek. You are a good and faithful servant of God. Thank you for your witness. I pray for you, my friend. May God bless you and Mary keep you for all eternity. Miss you, Thomas Boehm

Such powerful homilies. I needed the reminders ...especially about purgatory "heavens hospital". Then I learned of your tragic death. I will pray for you and hope you know I need your prayerful intercession. If I I hear "99 bottles of Beer...." I will laugh, think of you and keep praying. Please intercede for my dear friend Abbey. She introduced me to your videos. St. Michael the Arc Angle defend us in battle. Be our protector .... Mary Mother of God hold Fr Mark close , Jesus Lord welcome...

Still watching and learning from you Fr. Mark, praying for your soul as I don´t want you to "haunt" me LOL. You continue to teach from your YT video homilies. Thank you for your words of truth