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Elzie Beard, Sr.

June 17, 1935 — July 10, 2018

Elzie Beard, Sr.

Elzie L. ‘Bubba' Beard, Sr., age 83, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 10, 2018. A Native of Big Sandy, Texas, and a long-time resident of Baker, LA. He was a graduate of Big Sandy High School and after attending Jr. College in Tyler, Texas, he enlisted in the Army where he served 2 years in the tank division in Korea. In 1959 he married the love of his life, Connie Turner. In 1962 he was employed with Crown Zellerbach Papermill and retired from there in 1997. He spent his retirement years traveling, hunting, camping, & fishing.

He is survived by his three children, Elzie Beard, Jr., wife Lezlie, Connie Lynne Belgard, husband David, and Jennifer Lee Winward, husband David; eight grandchildren, Carol Alissa Lapp, Adam Alexander Beard, David Michael Belgard, Mathew Garrett Belgard, Mary Frances Belgard, Katherine Gail Simmons, Korinne Adell Simmons, and Kristofer Glen Simmons; five great-grandchildren, Brantlee Robert Simmons, Ayden Paul Simmons, Rhyann Anthony Rosenbach, Jayli Alissa Rosenbach & Brantley Tyler Brown; and a sister, Mary A. Heard.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Corinne ‘Connie' Beard; and his parents, Elzie ‘Ed' & Mary Lee Beard.

Pallbearers are Michael Belgard, Mathew Belgard, Adam Beard, Kristofer Simmons, Mack Boyte & David Winward.

Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Hughes, Marshall Pruyn & Richie Bullock.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, July 13, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Reverend Jay Avance. The graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers you can make a donation in Elzie's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook by visiting bakerfuneralhomeonline.com.


Visitation


Baker Funeral Home
6401 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714
Friday, July 13, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Service


Baker Funeral Home Chapel
6401 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714
Friday, July 13, 2018
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery


Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
6305 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714

Memorial Contributions


St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105

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