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Obituary for Frank Leonard Beard, Sr. Frank Leonard Beard, Sr.
U. S. Army Veteran Was CSX Conductor

Frank Leonard Beard, Sr., age 62, of 207 S. Craig Avenue, Covington, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at his residence.

He was born August 10, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Junior and Dolly Krise Beard.

He served in the United States Army and was a conductor for CSX Transportation.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, family man and friend who will be missed by all.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Frank L. "Franko" Beard, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Robbyn Lynn Peters Beard of Covington; three daughters, Kristina Merchant, Camilla Berry and husband, William, and Kiesha Forbes Beard, all of Covington; two sons, Jason L. Beard and wife, Hattie of Glen Wilton, and T. J. Forbes Beard of Covington; two sisters, Linda Dodd of Toledo, OH, and LaDonna Truskolaski and husband, Mitch of Clifton Forge; two brothers, Jessee L. Beard and wife, Patricia of Continental, OH and Charles J. Beard of Clifton Forge; two sisters-in-law, Cathy Peters of North Carolina and Beth Windle of Daleville; two brothers-in-law, Charles Peters and wife, Becky of Ohio, and Thomas Peters and wife, Missy Atkins of North Carolina; seventeen grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. There will be no services at this time.

The family will receive Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Jason and Hattie Beard, 180 Firehouse Lane, Glen Wilton, VA.

The Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, is handling arrangements.