William Lewis 'Bill' Beard

Bill Beard, 83, of Vidor died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Hope, Arkansas, he has lived in Vidor for 54 years and was a retired production supervisor after 30 years with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Bill served his country in the United States Army, was a faithful member of North Main Church of Christ in Vidor, and a member of the Orange County Water Board for 31 years. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Home. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Kathy Beard, and parents Grady and Delphia Beard. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Janice Beard, sons Mike Beard and wife Cheryl, and Tim Beard and wife Susan, and children of his heart Bubba and Janet Peno and Maris all of Vidor, brother Thomas Grady “Buddy” Beard and wife Barbara of Maryland, six grandchildren: Vanessa Bennett, Kristin Beard, Megan Beard, Heather Rogers, Matt Beard, and Katie Beard, six great grandchildren, six nieces and seven nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Harbor Hospice House, 2450 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, Texas 77713, or The Parkinson\'s Foundation.