Jerry Beard
Jerry David Beard, 61, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, died on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
He was born in Mishawka, In., on Sept. 8, 1954. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Army National Guard most of his adult life.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Beard; grandparents, and niece, Shelaine Maxwell.
He is survived by his son, Albert Beard, Chattanooga; father, Louis Beard; brothers, Daniel Beard, Allen (Lisa) Beard; sisters, Janice (Ray) Jones, Martha Brackin and Melinda (Donald) Wynn; several nieces and nephews, all of Florence, Al.
A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.