Bobby L. Beard, 86, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:55 P.M. at The Medical Center in Bowling Green.

He was born October 10, 1936, in Adair County, to the late Artis “Bud” and Etta Burris Beard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Larry Hutchison and the following brothers and sisters, Alfred, Davis, Holland, George and JR Beard, Christine Bell Gabbert, Opal Murphy, Doris Romans, Peggy Kean and Lovie Vertrees.

Bobby was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, Trustee, Transportation Committee member and in any capacity that he was needed.  He was a former truck driver and drove a bus for Lindsey Wilson College.

Survivors include:

His wife of 66 years – Wanda Young Beard of Columbia

One daughter – Cheri Hutchison of Columbia

One son – Ken Beard (Jami) of Somerset

Five grandchildren – Wes Hutchison (Ashley), Ross Hutchison (Mallory), Paige Nickel (Derek), Austin Beard and Chadd Beard

Nine great-grandchildren – Parker Nickel, Amelia Nickel, Henry Hutchison, Noah Hutchison, Oliver Hutchison, Hallie Hutchison, Kinley Popplewell, Ryder Beard and Evelyn Beard

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday and from 6:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Columbia Baptist Church

Casket Bearers:  Wes Hutchison, Ross Hutchison, Derek Nickel, Austin Beard, Charles Grimsley, Larry Beard, David Martin

Honorary:  Deacons of Columbia Baptist Church

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Columbia Baptist Church which can be left at the funeral home or church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements