Gary L. Beard's Obituary
Gary L. Beard, age 52 of Batesville, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at The Waters of Batesville. Born December 4, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio, he is the son of Betty Louden and Carl Beard. He worked as a security guard.Gary was a gifted person who wrote poetry, sketched and painted. Most will remember his big, warm smile and his desire to help people made him a friend of many. He enjoyed having people over to grill out and if someone else was doing the cooking his favorite meal a steak hoagie and a strawberry milkshake. Other interests included being outdoors, taking walks, lottery scratch-off tickets, gospel or blues music, especially Bob Marley and an occasional cold beer.He is survived by his father Carl of New Trenton, Indiana; sisters Sue Doerr of Batesville, Carol Hatway of Loveland, Ohio and brothers Carl of Rhode Island and Steve of New Trenton, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his mother and brother Tom.Friends may visit with the family from Noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday, March 12th. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. officiated by Rev. Jeff Rogers. Memorials may be made to the family. Light refreshments will be served at the Community Mental Health Building following services.
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