He is survived by a sister, Caroline Miller of Little Washington VA; four children, David P. Beard of Santa Ynez CA, William Beard of Raleigh NC, Stephen M. Beard of Jacksonville FL and Teresa A Newsome of Lake Worth FL; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com

John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.