Cecil S. Beard

RICHMOND, Ind. – Cecil Sumner Beard, age 83, of Richmond, died Friday, October 8, 2010, at his son’s home. Born January 23, 1927, in Economy, Ind., to Charles Sumner and Miriam Alice Hunnicutt Beard, he was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. Cecil was a 1945 graduate of Economy High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. Cecil was owner/operator of Beard Masonry from 1970 to 1993. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was the 1998 Post Commander of American Legion Post 65. Cecil operated the American Legion balloon stand at the 4th of July fireworks for 40 years. He enjoyed Richmond High School sports, I.U. Basketball, Richmond Roosters, Richmond River Rats and spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Kitty Boyce (husband David) of Rochester, Ill., Michele Fox (husband John) of Richmond, Ann Griffin (husband Stan) of Richmond, Sherry Fanelli (Barb) of Lost Creek, W.Va., Kelly Derr (husband Brian) of Eldorado, Ohio, and Mike Beard (wife Mary) of Richmond; 12 grandchildren, Sarah Boyce of Rochester, Ill., Michael Beard/DeVinny, Benjamin Fox and Stephanie Raynor, all of Richmond, Matt Beard of Fishers, Ind., Timothy and Joe Fanelli, both of Dayton, Ohio, Hannah Shook of Eldorado, Ohio, Luke Shook, Joseph, Kate and Bryan Beard, all of Richmond; 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way; nieces; nephews; cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. Beard who died in 1999; daughter, Cecilia Beard; brothers, Art, Lawrance, Russell, Charles, Bill and Allen Beard; sisters, Anna LeMaster, Mary Williams, Catherine Poole, Corinna Retherford, and Ruth Beard. Visitation for Cecil Sumner Beard will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 12 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Todd Riebe officiating. Burial will be in Economy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Seton Catholic High School, 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374; Help The Animals, 2101 West Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374; American Legion Post #65, For Fireworks, 109 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374; or Economy Alumni Association, c/o Barbara Short, 12139 Charles Road, Economy, IN 47339. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com

Cecil S. Beard

January 23, 1927 - October 8, 2010