James Edward “Jimmy” Beard, age 72 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away September 11, 2019 at his home. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late James Marvin “Bill” & Minnie Louise Tomlin Beard. He worked for 33 years as a truckdriver with Consolidated Freight. He also worked the family farm for many years. Jimmy was an avid collector of cowboy boots and hats. Preceded in death by daughter, Michelle “Missy” Reed and wife, Mary Lou Ratliff Beard. Survived by: daughter, Kimberly Beard of Nashville, TN; sisters, Rose McNabb, Susan Bruce and Kim (Marvin) Mealer all of Thompsons Station, TN; grandchildren, Peyton Holt and Tiffany Stamps; great granddaughter, Sophia Bugg. Funeral service will be held 1:00PM Sunday, September 15, 2019 with visitation two hours prior to the service at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Mike Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Peyton Holt, Jackie Reed, Cory Beasley, Frank Duvall, Mike Nastri and Ray Van Over. Marvin Mealer will serve as honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to Thompsons Station Church of Christ. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
