Thomas (Tom) William Beard, 86 of Midwest City passed away January 21, 2014. He was born to Claire McKinley and Katherine (Fox) Beard in Omaha, Nebraska March 2, 1927. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and from Civil Service. He was a lover of many sports, like playing golf, enjoyed football and coached his daughters in Soccer and little league. He also loved the horse races and photography. His daughter, Patricia Beard and grandson, Christopher Clark preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; two daughters: Katherine Gibbs and husband, John of San Diego, CA and Theresa Eggleston and husband, Grady of Cyprus, TX; granddaughter: Chelsie Overturf and husband, Daniel and Rachel Eggleston; grandson: Clayton Eggleston; great grandson: Braden Overturf. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 2:00pm at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home.