BEARD, Raymond age 72 of Nashville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday August 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Beard; daughter, Reba Kay Beard Otto; son, Dale Ray Beard; granddaughter, Andrea Kay Otto; great grandson, Conner James Rivers; brother, Virgil (Paula) Beard. Funeral service will be conducted at ten a.m. Thursday August 15, 2013 in Woodlawn’s Dignity Hall, placement to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Wednesday from four to eight p.m. at the funeral home. The family expresses their gratitude for the care given by Avalon Hospice.