Arthur Beard

Obituaries

Wednesday, 29 September 2021 05:28

Arthur Wade Beard, 85 of Scottsboro passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. A private family service was conducted by Scottsboro Funeral Home.
Arthur was born in Scottsboro on Tuesday, February 25, 1936 to Johnnie and Luther Beard. He married the love of his life, Glenda Hess in 1954 and was a 1955 graduate of Jackson County High. He later served in the United States Army from 1955-1958 and worked at First National Bank of Scottsboro for 40 years. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church.
Arthur was president of the Jaycee’s and a member of the Scottsboro Lions Club. He was extremely passionate about golfing, hunting and fishing with family and friends and was admired by the many young men he coached in little league baseball, football and basketball. He was a devoted and avid Alabama football fan.
He is survived by his brother, Wayne; wife of 67 years, Glenda; daughter, Tami (Woodson) Smith; son, Arthur (Marilyn) Beard; grandchildren, Alexandria (Daniel) Vandagriff, Arthur (Heilie) Smith, Arthur Beard, Jr., Turner Bears; beloved great-grandchildren, Branham, Brier Wade, Ellison, Everson; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Johnnie Bears; brothers, Lester, Elbert; sisters, Ruth, Eunice, Ethel, Jane.
Memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church, Nourish One Child, in care of FUMC or the charity of your choice.