Jerry Beard

Jerry David Beard, 61, of Soddy Daisy, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born in Mishawka, Ind., 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, of 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, Ala. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 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 form 4 to 8 p.m., today, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.