Michael Ray Beard, age 61, of Killen, AL passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, Design Engineer for Southeastern Tool and Die, and a member of Forty-Eight Creek Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rush Allison and Myra Sybil Plaskett Beard.
He is survived by
Wife –
Sheila Martin Beard, Killen, AL
Two Sons –
Robert Beard, Gainesville, FL
Steven Beard, Toney, AL
Two Daughters –
Cheryl Steely (Chris), Toney, AL
Crystal Beard, Madison, AL
Three Brothers –
Larry Beard (Judy), Murfreesboro, TN
Joseph Beard (Jill), St. Joseph, TN
Thomas Beard (Connie), Murfreesboro, TN
Four Grandchildren –
Brennan Beard
Madison Beard
Danielle Steely
Gavin Steely
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, September 01, 2017 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 02, 2017, with Tim Hanback officiating. Interment will follow at Forty-Eight Creek Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Wayne County, TN. Family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Forty-Eight Creek Freewill Baptist Church, 4017 Forty-Eight Creek Road, Waynesboro, TN 38485.
