He worked in the auto parts business in England, Monticello and Warren for fifty years, was a U. S. Army Veteran from 1957 to 1963, served in National Guard/Army Reserve and was an Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Hunters Safety Instructor for many years. Mr. Beard was a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher and also assisted with the C. T. S. Program and the bus ministry. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Lee Beard and Ronald Gene Beard.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married December 21, 1962 in England, AR, Sharon Woodward Beard of Monticello; one son, Darwin Beard of Monticello; one daughter, D'Edra Ashworth of Monticello; two sisters, Edie Webb of Siloam Springs and Martha Ryburn of Monticello; one grandson, Darrin Armstrong; one granddaughter, Sarah McKinstry; and two great grandchildren, MacKenzie and Jadyne Armstrong.
Condolences(70)
Ashley Price
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 31, 2013 My prayers are with you Martha and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.Roxanne Shook
Titusville, FL Thursday, October 31, 2013 Dear Sharon,Thinking of you and knowing that God has wrapped his loving arms around you and your family. Clyde was so sweet. I have great memories of being a little kid on Borchardt St. and coming over to pester y'all. The last time I saw Clyde was the day he came to visit Richard right before he passed away. I am so glad I was able to reminisce with him that special day. Richard enjoyed spending that precious time with him too.
Sisters in Christ,
Roxanne
Tracy and Monica Nichols
Warren, AR Monday, October 28, 2013 The family is in our thoughts and prayers.Kim and Sharon Ellington
Jerome, AR Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Mrs. Sharon and Family,Sorry for your loss of Mr. Clyde. He was a good man and will be missed. Love you all!
Daren Davison
Bella Vista, AR Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Daren & Kristi Davison
Ronald & Brenda Hebert
Nederland,, TX Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Sharon, I'm so sorry about Clyde, he was something else. I know as soon as he got to heaven and saw my mother, he hollered at her.Janell Beard Stanley
Dallas, TX Tuesday, October 22, 2013 It's sad to think of Clyde being gone. I'm so glad he had a good life while he was here. A life well lived! He will be missed by many.Praying for God's peace over all. Love, JanellWanda Kulbeth-Harris
Vilonia, AR Tuesday, October 22, 2013 The family is in my thoughts and prayers. He was one of a kind!LaReta Davison-Tanner
, NJ Tuesday, October 22, 2013 So sorry to learn of Clyde's passing, many wonderful memories growing up with this beautiful family. There is no doubt where he is now, may God bless and comfort each and every one of you. Thinking of you all & love you very much.Charlotte Denton
Banks, AR Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Sharon, I am so sorry, I didn't know. You and the entire family are in our prayers, Ba was so special to JP, baby bo, and my family. Words can't express what I want to say to you all. Love U dearly, so sorry I wasn't there for you. Love, Charlotte and familyAnnie
, AR Tuesday, October 22, 2013 mrs. sharon,im thinking of you this morning!
love, annie
Bobby& Ronda Livingston
Alexander, AR Tuesday, October 22, 2013 So sorry to hear about Clyde he was a long time friend to BobbyJames wooten
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Thinking of the family in your time of loss Clyde is in the arms of our lordIt just don't seem right I will miss him rose hill will miss him who will put every one in there place it was a true honor to have crossed his path in my life
James wooten
mark@mary withers
monticello, AR Tuesday, October 22, 2013 we are sorry for yall's loss!Orville and Shelly Berg
Batesville, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 It is so hard to find the words that will comfort your hearts. You are in our hearts and prayers. The world could use a lot more people like Clyde Beard. I am truly thankful that He and your family have been a part of our lives. Love you much.Judy and Jack Lassiter
Monticello, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 Sharon, Jack and I are heartbroken to learn this sad news. Clyde was like a second daddy to our Leigh for the many years that you so lovingly cared for her in your home. Clyde was a kind and gentle man who was a friend to everyone he met. Please know that we are thinking of you and Darwin and D'Edra, and that we are remembering you in our prayers.Leigh Lassiter-Counts
, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 Dear Nanny -I send my love and sympathy to you on your loss. I have wonderful childhood memories of staying at your house and the hugs and smiles I always got whenever I'd see you or Mr. Clyde around town.
Love,
Leigh
Bob Parker
Star City, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 children and families; my prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time. I have known Clyde since back in the 60s at the old Chevy dealership. Not a time that we have talked we didn't share a laugh and good time. I know through my losses of family members how that he will be missed. With the good Lords help and your many loving memories there will be a healing. My many prayers again. Sincerely; Bob ParkerTina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 Mrs. Sharon & Family,We are thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.Mr. Clyde was more than a friend to us he was like family.When he smiled his whole face would light up. Dustin thought the world of Mr. Clyde. He always picked and joked with Dustin and made him laugh.I am pretty sure that Dustin was standing there with a huge grin waiting on him. May GOD Bless & Comfort You & Your Family.
linda r.funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 sharon and family my condolences to you'll May God bless you'll at this sad timeJanice Elaine Beard
Garland, TX Monday, October 21, 2013 To Sharon & the Family of Clyde Evans, What a Wonderful Man !! Always had a SMILE!! for everyone. Go REST HIGH on The Mountain Clyde. You are an Angel now!!Thank you for always being so kind !! Love to all, Janice Beard (Ralph & Barbara's Daughter)
James and Marilyn Williams
Rison, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 We will miss Clyde, and loved him dearly ....R.I.P. and God Bless his family. Please accept our condolences.Ruth linn hood herring
conway, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 Sharron, so sad to hear of your loss, of a wonderful man. God called a good one home. You and Clyde were my very previous friends. I love you and will be praying for you and ur family. RuthTish Kennedy
Arp, TX Monday, October 21, 2013 Aunt Sharon, Darwin and Dee, I can not be there in person during ia difficult time but please know that my heart and prayers are with you! I love you all and pray for God to heal and hold you close!!Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Monday, October 21, 2013 Dear Sharon & Family,I am so sorry to hear about Clyde. I have fond memories of you all and especially as a child growing up on Borchardt St. You and I have talked over the years about how I and my sister must have "bugged" you and Clyde when y'all lived across the street from us. I share in your sorrow and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
LeAnn Mondragon
Hamburg, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 I am going to miss you so much Mr.Clyde. I am so sorry to his family you are in our hearts and prayers. He brought our parts to Magnum Auto Repair in Monticello.. He was just telling me about retiring again. He reminded of my father. The Lord will see you through this hard time.Judy Langley
Monticello, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 My prayers and love are with you all. Clyde will be greatly missed. He always had a smile, hug and a joke each time I saw him. May God wrap his arms tight around you at this time and always. Love you all.Judy, Autumn and Rubin Langley
Raymond & Faye Stewart
Arkadelphia, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 So sorry for the loss of one of our classmates. I went to school with him for many years and saw him at our reunions. We will miss his wit and my prayers will be for the family in their time of loss. Raymond & Faye StewartLaura Lee Dearman
, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 Sharon and family, I want to express my sincere sympathy in your loss. Clyde was my classmate and it was so nice to see him, especially at our reunions. He was such a fine, decent person and I know he will be missed by you and your family and his many friends. God bless each of you!Carolyn & Morris Curry
Warren, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 We''ve lost a lifelong friend, but we know where he is because his life has been well lived. Our heartfelt sympathy to Sharon and to all of Clyde's family.LaRea Carter
Oakton, VA Monday, October 21, 2013 My heart aches for this family's loss. I remember Clyde Evans as a little boy at family "get-togethers" and then I saw him again in January when my sister passed away. What a wonderful man he grew up to be.Jeri Hobbs
Monticello, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 Ms. Sharon & Darwin--I am so so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed tremendously. Please know I will be praying for you both.
Jeri Hobbs
WANDA WIGLEY
monticello, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 SHARON MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.cheryl rice
Marion, KY Monday, October 21, 2013 my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. may God give you peace and comfort. prayers for you all. love cheryl riceJudy
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, October 21, 2013 My dearest Sharon and family I so sorry for your lost. Clyde will be so miss in this community and by me he would always say how's my girlfriend (just joking) He must of had a thousand in this town. But one true LOVE YOU SHARON I will deeply miss him. Sharon you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Oh! How HEAVE gained a wonderful ANGEL. WITH ALL MY LOVE AND AFFECTION. Love Judy Howard.JACKIEBECKHAM
CAMDEN, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 CLYDE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL OF US ESPECIALLY HAROLD AND LINDA IF THEIR IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE CALL ON ME OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS JACKIE BECKHAMSue Burgess
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Darwin So sorry about your Daddy I know how much you love him.Think of the good times.Sue Burgess
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Darwin So sorry about your Daddy I know how much you love him.Think of the good times.Pam Booker Blount
Colorado Springs, CO Sunday, October 20, 2013 Ms. Sharon and family:Was saddened to hear of Mr Clyde's passing. I smile as I think back to my time at Rosé Hill. He was such a prankster and so high on life. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family. May the peace of knowing he is with our Heavenly Father bring comfort to you.
Love, Pam
Raymond Jordan
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Raymond Jordan & family would like to give the Beard Family our prayers, thoughts, comfront & strength . I was just talking to him on last Monday at the part store. Looking and talking to him that day he seemed so happy & healthy. We never know from day to day or second to second when our time will come. May God give this family much strength & peace as you morn your lost. We love you & will be here for you.Judy Hubbell
Crossett, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 I am so sorry about the passing of Clyde. He was such a nice man, and everyone loved him. My thoughts and prayers will be for Sharon and her children, my sister-in-law Edie Webb and Martha Ryburn, Clyde's sisters.Betty Hammock Pymn
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Mrs. Sharon I am saddened to hear about Clyde. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. Clyde was a wonderful man and always making me laugh. He will be missed greatly.Cory McMahon
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 You will be missed Clyde. To Sharon and the rest of the family we are praying for you. He could always put a smile on my face and always knew him as Mr. MaGoo and always had an entertaining personality. Rest in peace and go rest high on that mountain with Jesus and his angels.Hazel Potts
monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Dear Sharon and FamilyI am so sorry to hear of Mr Clyde going home to be with the LORD . My prayers are with you at this time.I pray for GOD to wrap you in H;IS loving and comforting arms for your comfort. Some times we wonder why for someone who loves the LORD and doing HIS work like Mr Clyde did.We know GOD needed him more.My deepest sympathy
Hazel and family
Ruth Kulbeth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Sharon and the Beard family:Clyde was a childhood friend and was always funny and making someone laugh. One of my favorite memories of Clyde was the times he was picking cotton with Lela Brewster Carter and myself in her dad's cotton patch.. He was always aggravating us. Throwing cotton bolls at us. Stepping on our cotton sacks..He was the same everytime you saw him.. Always joking..He attended all the Wilmar Class reunions. He would say I have to go to three reunions. Because he went to 3 different schools. We will miss him.
With love,
Ruth Kulbeth Hunter
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Audrey Williams
Warren, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Sharon you know how much I love you and Clyde...I am truly so sorry for your loss....Clyde was one of a kind and a friend forever!!!Penny Nichols Pyle
Doddridge, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Orville and Shelly Berg
, TX Sunday, October 20, 2013 Our deepest sympathy to all. He touched our lives more than anyone will ever know. We loved and admired Clyde. Our prayers and love are with you.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Beard FamilyWe are so sorry for the loss of my very good U.S. Army buddy and personal friend for many years. He was always the same any time I saw him and could always bring a smile to everyone he met. He will be missed by us all.
Until we meet again
James and Kathy
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Beard FamilyWe are so sorry for the loss of Clyde. W
Orbert and Christeen Curry
Warren, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Clyde was always happy and if he ever knew you, he never forgot you. So sorry to hear of his passing.linda r. funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 sharon and family so sorry to hear about clyde's death praying for your comfort during this sad time God Blessyou'lllinda r. funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 sharon and family so sorry to hear about clyde's death praying for your comfort during this sad time God Blessyou'lllinda r. funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 sharon and family so sorry to hear about clyde's death praying for your comfort during this sad time God Blessyou'llGerald&IdaGreenwood
Spring Hill,, TN Sunday, October 20, 2013 Sharon, we hated so much to hear of Clyde Evans death.He was such a kind and sweet person, but most of all a christian.Just wanted you know that prayers have been said and will be said for you and your family. "God be with you until we meet again," as the song goes. With love, Ida and Gerald Greenwood.Mendy Hoffman-Henry
Mountain Home, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 So sorry to hear about Clyde. He was good friends with my dad Wayne Hoffman and I remember him teasing me when I was a little girl. Much love and prayers sent to your family.Rochelle Jones
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 My deepest sympathy to Sharon and family. Clyde could always make you laugh. When him and my brother, Wayne Hoffman, worked together, their favorite past time was playing jokes on me. He will be greatly missed. Rochelle JonesDebbie Holmes
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Sharon and family - So sorry to hear about Clyde. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Mellissa Rodgers
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 It is with a sad and heavy heart I must say good by to a friend,co-worker. And father figure. When I moved here he accepted me as one of his own. I will miss him making comments about me being Cajun. I will miss so many things. Mrs. Sharon know you are in my prayers. If you need anything please call. You are family. RilFaye Walker
monticello, AR Sunday, October 20, 2013 Clyde will be missed so very much, Sharon My prayers are with all of you. Love you friendDale and Diane Dunn
Calhoun, KY Sunday, October 20, 2013 Our deepest sympathy I Loved Clyde like a brother my sister Rochelle. Felt hls comfort he always ministered to us when our brother Wayne Hoffman passed away he always he could cheer us up with a funny story. And rhere were many when he and Wayne worked together. I KNOW HE IS IN Heaven with our brother and they are enjoying each other company. And rejoycing. MY DEEPEST SYMPaAthy To his wife and children and all the family members he will be sadley missed. From DIANE AND MY SISTER ! RochelleKevin Hoffman
, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 My dad Wayne Hoffman worked with Clyde for years in the 1980's and after my dad passed away in 1984 Clyde still remained a great friend of my family's. Sending my thoughts & prayers to Clyde's family.Carole & Owen Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 Sharon, just yesterday he was comforting us. What a blessing to all of us it was to know him. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. I know you have great strength in our Lord and Savior. Please lean on him for the peace and comfort that only HE can give you at this time. If you ever need anything please let us know. We loved him and we love you.Carole (Johns) & Owen Rushing
James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 Sharon and family please accept our sympathy at the loss of Clyde. Only yesterday he was comforting us at our brother's funeral. He will be greatly missed. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.Sue Dye Taylor
Denver, CO Saturday, October 19, 2013 Dearest Sharon and family, It is with a very heavy heart that I send my prayers to each of you. Clyde was such a sweetheart. He left us too early but boy did he leave us such good memories. I cannot think of Clyde without thinking about the hayrides Uncle Buddy and Aunt Ann took us on every weekend. Never will I forget the time Clyde picked me up and threw me over his shoulder and put me on a tombstone. I fought hard and bit him on the back. We may not have been blood relatives but Clyde and you are always part of my family. May God be with each of you during these trying times. It is never easy to say goodbye to our loved ones. Love you all, SueAnnie
maumelle, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 mrs. sharon, im so sorry to hear about mr.clyde!Michelle Handley
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 I can't believe you're gone... My friend...my co-worker...my nurse...my gossip partner...my PawPaw!!! I Loved you but GOD Loved you more!!! Rest in Peace and enjoy your Heavenly Retirement!! I'm here for you Mrs Sharon you don't have to worry you're not alone ever!! GOD IS LOVE... MICHELLE HANDLEYBarbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 Mrs. Sharon and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Saturday, October 19, 2013 I am so sorry to hear about my dear friend's death. We all loved Clyde and had so very much fun working together many years ago. I've cherished our friendship throughout the years as well as all his family's too. Please know I am praying for you all. My own dad died 47 years ago tomorrow of a massive heart attack as well. I share your grief and know your sorrow. May God be with you, lift you up and give you comfort and peace. With much love & sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllister