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William Beard Obituary
William A. Beard, age 86 of Rutherford, TN, passed away from this life on July 3, 2012.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 10 a.m., in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Rutherford. Burial will follow in the Rutherford Cemetery.
William was born in Kenton, TN on July 28, 1925, the son of the late Ran and Thelma Beard. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth, Mattie and Sue, and one brother, JP.
He was a proud Sub Vet of World War II, former alderman and Mayor of Rutherford, and a retiree of the Trenton Brown Shoe Company. He was a member of the Rutherford First Baptist Church, the American Legion, and a life member of the US Submarine Veteran's, Inc.
William is survived by his wife of 60 years, Josephine; two daughters, Sandra (Johnny) Cowan of Yorkville, TN and Lisa (Doug) O'Neal of Jackson; one grandson, John David (Tabitha) Cowan; and one great-grandson, Drake of Yorkville, TN. He also leaves one sister, Annie Pearl Day (Clyde) Day of Millington, TN and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity or organization of donor's choice.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Adolph Beard.
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Keith Post
July 8, 2012
While I did not have the honor of knowing or serving with Mr. Beard, he is a navy and submarine brother. Thank you for your service to your country sir, and now at long last sailor you have eternal fair winds and following seas. Our condolences to his family.
Keith F. Post, Executive Director
St. Marys Submarine Museum
St. Marys, GA 31558
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Nancy Johnstone Green
July 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Adolfs passing. He was such a fine man, and I so enjoyed working with him in Rutherford. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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