Donald R. Beard, age 80, of Troy, Illinois, passed away at 4:54 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at his residence.
He was born April 4, 1938, the son of the late Bert & Grace (Rapp) Beard. He was retired from Granite City Steel where he worked for many years.
Donald is survived by one sister, Norma May of Troy; longtime companion Gloria Bland; and several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene & Arthur Beard; and two sisters, Ida Foster, & Gladys Smith. Donald served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Scottberg officiating.
Burial will be at United Methodist Church Cemetery in Bethalto.
The family request memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolence may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
