Lewis W. Beard, age 98, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Lewis was born on February 12, 1921 in Ruston, Louisiana.
Lewis is preceded in death by his step-son, Bob Terry; daughter, Madonna Martin; and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beard; daughter Bonnie Freeman and husband Harry, step-daughter Linda Shelton and husband Robert; step-sons: Thomas Terry, Martin Terry, Gil Terry and Danny Terry; sister, Hazel Manen; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. The funeral service will begin promptly at 2:00 PM in the Family Chapel followed by a burial at Brookside Memorial Park.