Jonathan H. “ Jack ” Beard 95, of Nederland, passed away Friday, August 19, 2005 at Cypress Glen Nursing Center in Port Arthur.
He was a native of Beaumont born October 17, 1909, and was a lifelong area resident and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from Beard Trucking and Emplement Co. in Beaumont.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Geneva Beard of Nederland, one brother, James Beard of Austin and one sister, Dorothy Brookner of Witchita Falls; seven nieces and nephews and several great nieces and great nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-8 pm Monday, August 22, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel with Dr. David Higgs officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society 755 S. 11th Street Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Shirley, Brenton Shirley, Danny Viator, Ronnie Collins, Mark Ward, and Don Howard.
