Mr. Ned Milton Beard of Dallas, NC was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was born in Clover, SC to the late Brooks Neil Beard and Ophelia Beard on February 25th, 1941. He passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023, at the age of 82.
Ned graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959 where he played basketball and baseball. He served in the US Army and held the title of Field Artillery Specialist. He also was a Vietnam Veteran from 1963 to 1965. After being honorably discharged, Ned started a career in the textile industry and retired after 30 years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church and during his earlier years, he sang in the choir. Ned loved to talk sports. His favorite teams were the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Braves. He also loved his westerns and the show Sanford and Son. 9 times out of 10, if you walked into his bedroom, he was either watching sports, westerns or Sanford and Son. Ned will always be remembered for his charming personality and smile.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by Clarence Beard (Brother) of Lowell, NC, Johnny Lee Beard (Brother) of Clover, SC, Anna Mae Cathcart (Sister) of Toledo, OH, Pearl Davis (Sister) of Gastonia, NC, Ervin Adams (Brother in Law) Clover, SC, John Henry Wilson (Brother In Law) of Toledo, OH, Reverend IJ Johnson (Brother In Law) of Toledo, OH and Rommie Cathcart of Toledo, OH
His surviving loved ones are Rosemary Beard (Wife) of Dallas, NC, Brooks (Janee) Beard of Charlotte, NC, Eric Smith (Son) of Kings Mountain NC, Helena Adams (Sister) of Clover, SC, Billy Beard (Brother) of Statesville, NC, Katie (Clarence) McCombs of Gastonia, NC (Sister), Betty Johnson (Sister) of Toledo, OH and Jessie Wilson (Sister) of Toledo, OH; as well as a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, brother in law, sister in law and friends.
The family will receive friends and have a viewing of Mr. Beard from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina.
The funeral service, celebrating Ned’s life, will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday August 24, 2023 at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia (2205 Williamsburg Drive). Reverend Michael Mackins, of Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church in Gastonia will officiate. Mr. Beard will be entombed at Gaston Memorial Park immediately following the Celebration of Life Service. The United States Army and The Gaston County Honor Guard will accord military honors.
Fond memories of Ned and condolences for the family may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.
The staff of Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Beard Family.
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