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James Beard Obituary
Born in Pottsville, July 9, 1928, he was a son of the late Harry and Mary Coles Beard.
He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and worked in the construction field for many years and later at Allied Chemical for 17 years.
James attended Bethel AME, Pottsville, where he volunteered often, maintaining the church and grounds.
He proudly served his country in the Air Force as a paratrooper and later also served in the Army.
James enjoyed hunting and spending time in the outdoors.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by brothers, Harry, Robert, Thomas, Paul, Lawrence and Richard.
James is survived by his wife, Laverna Allen Beard, to whom he was married for 60 years; a daughter, Patricia L. Beard, fiancee of Lonnie Watford, Saint Clair; a son, Warren J. Beard, husband of Jacqueline, Fayetteville, N.C.; a brother, Eugene Beard, Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren, James Warren Beard and Markita; two sister-in-laws, Anna, wife of Alvin Coleman, and Brenda, wife of John Case; nieces and nephews.
Services are private at the convenience of family. Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.
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Rose (Hems) Buckingham
February 1, 2016
Patti, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father.... May he rest in peace.
January 25, 2016
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Beard. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Margaret Shay, Eddie, Christine, Diane and David.
michele gradwell
January 22, 2016
patti
so sorry for your loss your dad will be missed stay strong and look to god for strength he will help you.
Deb Gittleman (Andrachick)
January 20, 2016
Dear Pattie and Jay,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. It's hard to accept when it's your parent but when it happens unexpectedly it's harder. He may be gone but he'll always be watching over you.
Missy Howard
January 18, 2016
Mrs. Beard, Patti and family, you all are in our prayers and thoughts. Mr. Beard was a wonderful and blessed man and will be missed.
January 18, 2016
Mr Beard you will always be missed by me and everyone. You are at rest with my dad hunting. You and Herm are hunting together up above. Sorry for your loss patty and Mrs Beard. Jenn and Lori Cook
Pastors Alexander
January 18, 2016
Sis Beard, Patti and Family may the love, the memories and knowing Brother Beard is with The Lord Jesus fill your hearts durning this season.
Shelly Palsgrove
January 17, 2016
Pattie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was always so kind to my family and me. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Peace of God be with you.
January 17, 2016
Beard Family, My prayers are with your family. Love Always, Erika Ebling
Faye & Butch Mehling
January 17, 2016
Beard Family, So sorry for you loss, he was a kind and gentle man, will miss seeing him at the Giant getting his Ice Cream, Take Care!
tom piccioni
January 17, 2016
The Beard Family Sorry to hear of Jim,s passing He was a real ge ntleman and a nice person RIP jim
James Torres
January 16, 2016
Sister Beard, Partner Patti and Jay; I send my deepest condolences and prayers at your time of lost. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May God continue bless and watch over you.
smoke mason
January 16, 2016
Patti sorry to hear about your dad
The Gomez's
January 16, 2016
Laverna and family
Jim was one of Pottsville's fine example of what it is to be a man. We always held Jim in high regard in all area's of life. We will miss him.
Susie (Fox) Collins
January 15, 2016
Patti & family,
Such a friendly man who was a good fishing buddy with the guys from Fairview st.in the days..He always had a hello and a little chat everytime he drove by my Aunt Betty and Teddy's house sometimes even sitting on the porch.Just seen him a few weeks ago on his porch and he waved..He will surely be missed by alot of people especially at his church and most important his family.Take care and you are in my thoughts.
Jayne Kintzel
January 15, 2016
Patricia and Laverna, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for either of you in this time of need.. God Bless
James Nelson
January 15, 2016
Sister Beard and family,
I was chatting with him just a few weeks ago when I was visiting my brother at the nursing home. Please know that you have our sincere condolences at this time. I know that you will continue to trust in the Lord for spiritual strength, guidance and comfort. You are in our prayers.
Vince Croll
January 15, 2016
Beard Family,
Sorry for your loss. Know you are being thought of at this dificult time.
Laura and Vince Croll
January 15, 2016
Beard Family
So sorry for your loss. You are being thought of at this difficult time.
Laura and Vince Croll
Donna (Engleman)Rohrbaugh
January 15, 2016
Patty
I am very sorry you are going through this. My heart is with you as I know you are in such emotional pain. You are a good daughter and person and I'm sure dad was very proud of you. Prayers and hugs.
GEORGE SMITH
January 15, 2016
To Jim's family-
Remember James from our youth back on Minersville/Sanderson Sts. He was always friendly. Saw him often working the grounds around his church; blew the horn and he always waved back. The Beard Family has been etched in my heart all these years, because of their friendliness. I was always fortunate to know Harry & Mom, who I have special fondness for because of her kindness when I was recuperating from an Appendectomy. Richard was a classmate. God bless your family.
January 15, 2016
Patty:
So sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Diane Keese
Donna Jean Myers Albert
January 15, 2016
Mrs. Beard and family
I will always remember James as the kind and friendly person he was. All of you are like family to me because we all grew up in the fifth ward of Pottsville. Everybody took care of one another. I send my sincerest condolences to all of you at this time. Celebrate the good times in James's life. May he rest in the arms of our Lord.
January 15, 2016
Eugene and Family
My deepest sympathy on James' passing. I had a chat with James last year at the post office. I still remember back in the late 50's stopping at the Beard residence on Minersville street on the way to the Frank Perry barber shop . Take care.
Tony Pacenta
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