Robert Clarence Beard
Robert Clarence Beard, 82, of Atlanta, passed away September 6, 2015.
He was born in Onaway, February 28, 1933, a son of the late Iva (Stauffer) and Archie Beard.
Survived by his wife, Joann of 60 years; children, Laurie (Edson) Rupp of Troy, Robert (Christine) Beard of Florida, Gordon (Connie) Beard of Grayling and Rick (Robin) Beard of Madison Heights; grandchildren, Matthew and Emma Rupp, Robert Beard, and Meghan and Connor Beard; and brothers, Dick Beard of Georgia and Bernard Beard of Royal Oak.
The family will hold a private graveside service.
For those that wish to remember Robert with memorial contribution, family suggests Elk Country Animal Shelter of Atlanta 11484 Youngs Road, Atlanta, MI 49709 or American Cancer Society .
Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com.
Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home of Grayling.