Eugene Charles "Gene" Beard
Eugene Charles "Gene" Beard
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Gene was a creative director for Hallmark. He also was a long-time employee for PULEO INTERNATIONAL from May 2001-February 2023 as Creative Director in the New Jersey, Hong Kong and China offices. Gene was extremely talented and a fine gentleman.
Gene was preceded in death by his Life Partner of 42 years, Eddie Cribbs.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2pm, at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing, officiated by Lee Faust. Visitation will then follow until 5pm. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10am, at Keene Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jessamine or Woodford County Humane Societies.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jacob Stone
October 29, 2025
Gene was an amazing person and I am grateful I was able to get to know him.
June McGrath
June 22, 2025
Gene and Eddie were such nice guys. We met on a cruise and land tour in Alaska a few years back. You are both missed. Sincerely, June and Eric, Jacksonville, FL.
Barb & Harry Riddering
June 7, 2025
Gene was such a kind, compassionate gentleman. We were blessed to have him as our neighbor for many years. It was always a delight to run into him around town after he & Eddie relocated. You will be missed by many, dear Gene.
Barb & Harry Riddering
Diane McCullough
June 4, 2025
Gene it's been almost 40 years. I miss you already. You were a kind and generous person. Sharing dinner with you and Eddie are memories I have to keep. I picture you now with Eddie and Lily and Andrew and your other fur babies. Love Di
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Anita Johnson
June 3, 2025
Your sweet smile, compassion, and laughter will always be remembered. You and Eddie could always make me smile.
Sarah Canter
June 3, 2025
I was blessed enough to meet Gene through my husband. He was his UPS delivery driver. Gene was looking for a new groomer for ellie so he sent him to me. I fell in love with them both instantly! I was lucky enough to groom her for 4 years, so I got to know him pretty well. Well enough to know I loved this man! He will be greatly missed as will ellie. Good luck to you both on your next big adventure!
Elsa Won
June 2, 2025
You may be gone, but you are never forgotten. Forever in my heart........
Kelly and Cameron Potts
June 1, 2025
Gene you added such a richness to our lives. Since we first met while we were all holidaying in St Augustine we shared a strong connection. Our visits were something we always looked forward to. Your energy and creativeness were evident in every aspect of your life. Your kind and considerate mannerisms were constant companions. We will miss you and will forever hang on to all of our cherished memories! We love you now and forever!
Melina
May 31, 2025
I´m so grateful to have known Gene this last year at Cedarhurst. He had such a beautiful outlook on life, no matter how hard things were for him, and had a sense of humor and class like no other! He encouraged me and imparted such positivity through one of the most difficult times of my life- I´ll never forget it. I wish he could have met my sweet baby girl that finally made it into the world, it´ll be hard to walk back through those doors after maternity leave and not see him. Love you, Gene, see you one day!
Johanna Strange
May 31, 2025
Gene, I was never able to meet you, but did know you through John. You loved the candy I sent and wish circumstances were such that I could have delivered it to you. I knew of your talent and creativeness. With good memories, Johanna
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