Milton Leon Beard, 76 of Tampa, Florida, transitioned into glory on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, in May 1962. In June of 1962 he enlisted in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1966. While in the Air Force, he was responsible for supply & hazard maintenance in Montana. In his last two years of service, he was stationed in Torrejon Airforce Base in Madrid, Spain.
Milton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana in June 1970. Upon graduation, he worked at McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri as a purchasing agent for 5 years. He was then recruited by AT&T Bell Laboratories. He later retired from Lucent Technologies in April 1999 after working in various management positions. After retiring, he and his wife Cynthia moved to Florida in 2001, where they resided in Clearwater, Dade City, and currently Tampa.
Milton and Cynthia were ordained as deacons under Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. in 1995 where they were members of Cathedral International Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey for approximately 15 years. They were active members of several ministries and played a significant role in the birth of the Asbury Park, New Jersey location. Currently, they are members of Bible Based Fellowship Church in Tampa, Florida where Pastor Anthony C. White is the Lead Pastor.
Milton is predeceased by his beloved parents, Jessie and Cooks Beard; one sister, Rose Marie Bonds, and one brother, Reginald Beard. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cynthia Beard; his daughters, Kim Nazario (Jesus) and Quisa Smith (Edgar). Milton cherished his grandchildren, Maritza Antoine, Malcolm Smith, MecKenzie Smith and Damien Rodriguez, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, godchildren, extended family, and friends.
Milton was loved by all who knew him. He will truly be missed by a host of family and friends who will be forever touched in a special way by his caring demeanor, worldly advice, spiritual wisdom, and most of all his love for family.
A gathering of friends and family for Milton will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory, 12690 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, followed by a celebration of life service from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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