Loving Farewell

To

Augusta-Richmond County Commission

November 6, 1935 December 31, 2003

Saturday, January 3, 2004 12:00 Noon

Good Shepherd Baptist ChurchAugusta, Georgia

Reverend Clarence Moore, Pastor, Officiating

Obituary

" A Time to be Born"

Lee N. Beard was born in Appling, Georgia on November 6, 1935 to the late Reverend Levi and Mary Frails Beard.

At an early age, he was converted and baptized at The Good Shepherd Baptist Church. He served faithfully in the church from childhood to the time of his death. Serving in many capacities at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, including: member of the Trustee Board, Sunday School Teacher and member of the Finance Committee.

Lee believed in enhancing the quality of life for all people. He dedicated thirty-three years as an educator and many years as an elected official. God knows he made a difference.

Finally, he did God©s will in every way possible.

Embedded with the love of his family, Lee closed the Chapter in the "Book of Life" on December 31, 2003, when God called him home to eternal rest. Lee came from a family of thirteen brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Betty Williams Beard; two children, Don Ricarde "Rick" Beard and April Beard; one grandson, Steven Michael Beard; one expected granddaughter, Lee Alexandra Beard. He also leaves to mourn his passing five sisters, Alzata Howard, Margaret (Parnell) Jones, Cindy (Marion) Tappan, Juanita (Edward) Mclntyre, all of Augusta, Georgia, Estelle (Maffett) Boykin of Decatur, Georgia; one brother, Glenn (Mattie) Beard, of Augusta, Georgia. He also had a nephew who was like a brother, James (Helen) Johnson, Jr. of Augusta, Georgia; one Goddaughter, Genita Smith; a loving young friend. Kelson Lampkin; a host of other relatives, two loving cats, Koko and Sugar Baby Beard and friends.

Order of ServiceReverend Clyde Hill, Presiding

Pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Processional .................... "Alleluia".............. Reverend Dr. Robert W. TUrnerPastor, Good Samaritan Baptist Church

Invocation...............................................................Reverend Dr. Sam DavisPastor, Beulah Grove Baptist Church

Hymn........................."Going Up Yonder".....Good Shepherd Baptist ChurchChoir arid Congregation led by Rebecca Williams

Lesson from Old Testament.........................................................Psalm 23Reverend Stephen Bratton

Pastor, Doyle Grove Baptist Church

Lesson from Hew Testament...........................................Revelation 21:1-7Reverend Kenneth B. Martin

Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church

ExpressionsOur Member...................................................Deacon Henry C. Brooks

Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Our Friend........................................The Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr.Georgia Court of Appeals

Our Commissioner.................................The Honorable Willie Mays, IIIAugusta-Richmond County Commission

Our Father.............................................Mr. Don Richarde "Rick" BeardSon

Solo .................. "The Wind Beneath My Wings" ......... Dr. Hawthorne WelcherPrincipal, Lucy C. Laney High School

Eulogy...................................................................Reverend Clarence MoorePastor, Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn.................................Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Recessional .................................................................................... "Alleluia"

Interment ................................................Simonia Baptist Church Cemetery

RepastSimonia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Inspirational Gem

Lee©s love and joy for life were shared with everyone, especially his family. He was proud of Betty and his children and their accomplishments. Lee©s love and legacy are best expressed to his family in the words of Mary McLeod Bethune as a guide and comfort for their lives.

/ leave you love.

I leave you hope.

I leave you the challenge of developing confidence in one another.

I leave you a thirst for education.

I leave you the respect for the use of power.

I leave you faith.

I leave you racial dignity.

I leave you a desire to live harmoniously with your fellow man.

I leave you, finally, a responsibility to young people.

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

-SfiORGi^

ResolutionWHEREAS, Lee Beard, affectionately known by Ms Commission colleagues as "the Iceman" for his quiet and flnesssejul spirit

was born November 6,1935 in Appling, Georgia and:

WHEREAS, Commissioner Beard worked in the Richmond County School System for thirty-four years as a teacher, counselor

and principal at Floyd Graham, A.C. Griggs Elementary Schools, Lucy C. Laney and Blakeney High Schools, Sand Bar Ferry

Junior High School, Florida A & M University, T. W. Josey High School, Weed Elementary School and East Augusta Middle

School and;

WHEREAS, Commissioner Beard was elected to the City Council of Augusta in 1993 and the Augusta Commission in 1995 were he served as Mayor Pro Tern, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and at the time of his death Chairman of the Administrative Services Committee;

WHEREAS, Commissioner Beard was a member of several civic organizations and the Good Shepherd Baptist Church where he received numerous humanitarian honors and awards for his tirelessly work to improve the living conditions for all citizens of

Augusta and:

WHEREAS, Commissioner Beard©s soft-spoken, hard-working ways will be sorely missed by all of us who knew him and loved

him; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Augusta Commission were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Commissioner

Beard; and

WHEREAS, Commissioner Beard spent the majority of Ms life as a public servant and statesman serving the people of Augusta, the State of Georgia and our country; and

WHEREAS, the family, friends, constituents and colleagues of Commissioner Beard, who some called a man of courage and

strength, which was exemplified through his leadership may always remember and never, ever forget his love, concern and

commitment for each of them, as he shall forever live in their hearts; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that it is with our sincere care and concern that we, the Augusta Commission of Richmond

County, Georgia, send these humble words expressing our heartfelt sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing that others care

and share your loss.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the family and friends of Commissioner Lee

Beard this 3rd day of January, in the year of our Lord. 2004. __~~ " > COUNTY

Active PallbearersMichael Beard E. Marlow Mclntyre, Jr.Jason Beard Stephen T&ppan

Cedric Johnson Herbert Smith

Honorary PallbearersFormer and Present Elected Officials

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.East Augusta Middle School Faculty and Staff

Clerk of Augusta Commission and Staff

Flower BearersUshers of Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Ushers of Simonia Baptist Church

AcknowledgementsThe family of the late Lee N. Beard wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many Christian Friends who gave of their time and energy during our bereavement. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude. May God continue to richly bless each of you.

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