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.

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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.