Beryl Beard

Raleigh Beryl Beard, age 96, of Hickory, NC, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence in Hickory, NC. Born May 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Luther Martin Beard and Mary Lou White Beard. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from Century Furniture Company. Beryl was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hickory, N.C.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Betty Ruth Hawn Beard; son, Robert Lee Beard; brothers, Hal Lee Beard, Earl Clay Beard; sisters, Helen Louise Beard Deitz and Mildred Marie Beard Moore.

Beryl is survived by his son, David Beryl Beard Sr. and wife, Sherry, grandchildren, David Beard Jr., Greg Beard, Angela Beard, Sam Beard, Deidra Chennupalli; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Abriana, Dhruv, Suhana, Grayson, McKinley and Jackie; daughter-in-law, Teresa Beard; and special nephew, Bill Beard.

A Graveside Service will he held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Catawba Memorial Park,

3060 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 1911 Zion Church Road, Hickory, NC 28602.