September 15, 1946 - November 23, 2015
Mr. Doyle L. Beard, age 69 of Gassville passed away Monday November 23, 2015 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1946 in Norfork, AR to Harvey Leon Beard and Pearl Parnell Beard. He married JoAnn Head on June 15, 1968 in Norfork.
He was a retired schoolteacher. Mr. Beard is survived by his wife Joann of Gassville; 2 sons: David (Trish) Beard of Mountain Home and Donald (Cindy) Beard of Norfork; 1 daughter: Debbra Butterfield of Gassville; a sister Glenda Farris of Cabot; 2 brothers: Billy Joe Beard of Midway and Daryl Beard of Gassville. Services and interment will be private in Galatia Cemetery.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Beard. He was such a great man. He wasn't only a teacher he was a friend! He loved being with all the kids. We all have great memories of him.
Thank you Beard family for sharing a wonderful man with so many.
Love you,
Debbie
This is so SAD to hear the passing of Mr. Beard. My heart warmth sympathy to your family. May the LORD LIFT YOU UP at this time of sorrow.
Mr. Beard was a great man a great teacher and a great mentor to is growing up. He was so calm even with my wild behind running around. He taught us so much not only about our studies but about life. Thank you sir. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you and will never forget you.
Love Always
Jarred Ellis
Doyle was a great man and an excellent teacher. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss
Doyle Beard has served as an ambassador for Cotter Schools and an advocate for kids since at least 1983; the Doyle Beard Gymnasium on our campus is a living testament to this kind man - and a tribute to the countless hours he spent in service to the school and the athletic community of this area. My condolences to his wife, Jo Ann, and their children and families.
prayers to the family
You truly were an inspiration to us all. Godspeed.
Mr. Beard was my bus driver for many years, as well as my Pee-wee basketball coach and 6th grade teacher. He was always so kind to me, and he patiently helped me with math when I was struggling in that subject. He really loved all of us and I will never forget him.
A great man and teacher. Touched so may lives. Our sympathy to you Ms.Beard and the rest of the family. Love, the Dyes
truly an amazing man!!!! thank you for all the memories! we all love you!! prayers to the family!!
You were and still are loved by all that you have taught. You have installed a piece of you in all of us.
We are so sorry for your loss! It was a pleasure to know him. Y'all are in our prayers.
So sorry to hear this, he was a great man and teacher.
Joanne, Im so sorry to hear about Doyle.
BIG hugs to you.
Love y'all,
Shelly
So sorry for you loss. He was a great teacher. Will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Beard family,
Great person and fellow teacher. Touched the lives of many students. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
JoAnn and family: So sorry to hear of Doyle's passing. He was teacher and busdriver for both Amy and Luke. Doyle was a caring person and as a teacher, reached every student in his classroom. Knowing and working with Doyle was a privilege. He will surely be missed. You are in our prayers.
The passing of a great man. My condelances and prayers to the family.
I am so sadden to hear of the passing of Mr. Beard. I had him as a teacher and coach while I was in school at Cotter. He and Joann also lived just a couple house down from me while I was living in Gassville. He was a great man and will
Be missed my many. Praying for the family. God Bless.
Prayers are with the family..awesome teacher!!
We are truly sadden by the passing of such a great man as well as a teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and hard time for each and everyone of you. With love, Elvin Dale Weaver, Tammy Scott, Cory Weaver, and Dakota Weaver
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of this special person, and my deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family. Mr. Beard set the benchmark for teachers, he always had time for all of his students, you could tell that he loved his chosen career, and he was so friendly and made learning fun. I will always have fond memories of this gentleman.
What a loss! Mr. Beard was always so nice! He was one of the first teachers I ever had that would encourage me to work ahead on my math, challenging myself to do harder and harder problems. He never minded my classmates asking my help, either, long as we stayed quiet of course. He will be greatly missed. Love to you, JoAnn, and all those left behind.
MR.Beard was the best teacher that I ever had, he was my all time favorite and also my bus driver. I am so sad to hear about his passing, he will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.
Joann and family,
So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest and heart felt sympathy at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Glenda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Doyle was such a kind, sweet man. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
What a wonderful man we have lost. As Mr. Beard had done with so many others he had renamed me Liza after hearing a gentleman misread my name at a hoop shoot in Mountain Home. I was forever renamed for him. He thought it was really funny not sure why except for maybe my reaction at it at such a young age. He made every child feel special. I will forever compare him to my children's teachers. However, they will never be able to live up to the man and teacher of Mr. Beard. Sending all our love and prayers to a wonderful family. The Terry Family.
So sorry to about the loss of such a great man! Mr. Beard was such a great teacher and touch so many lives. Will be praying for the entire family.
Joann and family, So sorry for your loss. Doyle was such a good man and he loved the kids. Jimmy said he really enjoyed working with him
while he was at Cotter. Our prayers and love to you and your family. God Be With You all in your loss. Prayers, Love Jimmy and Becky Sanders
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Beard was an amazing teacher. My prayers are with you.
Doyle's Family , so sorry for your loss. J W. And I always liked Doyle . As a man , and as a Teacher .....Our Son always liked Doyle very much ...... I know He will be missed by his family. And Friends ......... I pray God Comforts you at this sad time ......Sincerely , Mrs J W. Hughes. ( Peggy ( Queen ) Hughes
Mr. Beard was a wonderful teacher, and he was my son's teacher. and he touched many lives! U will be greatly missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Donald and family: So sorry for your loss. My condolences to each of the family and friends of Doyle. God Bless.
Joann, our prayers are with you and your family as you say goodbye to your loved one, Doyle.
He was a well-loved gentleman.
Thoughts and prayers to the Beard family. Had him as teacher, bus driver, coach and a friend. He was one of the BEST.
So sorry. Many fond memories of such a wonderful man. Will keep you in our prayers.
So Sorry For Your Lost Prayer for Joann and The Family God be With You All
So sorry to hear about Doyle!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers! I know he was loved and admired by many!
Mr. Beard was a wonderful teacher, and he was my bus driver my entire life...and he touched many lives! U will be greatly missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Joann & family: If I could rate your loved one as a teacher and a friend to students & parents, he would make the top 10 list of outstanding educators! He was highly respected! My sympathy goes to you.
My heart goes out to the Beard Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs Beard we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Beards passing. Growing up he meant so much to me. Teacher bus driver.ball coach and most of all a friend to us kids across the steet. Miss him and you all so much. Love David Goatley and family.
Mrs. Beard and Kids. I am so sorry to hear about Mr.Beard passing. He will be greatly missed by a lot of people, I had him as a bus driver and a teacher. He touched many hearts.
JoAnn and children, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Doyle. Even though I haven't seen him in quite some time, I still remember the good times all of us had when we grew up together. Doyle was a good guy and will be missed dearly by many. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.
Mr. Beard I have thought the world of you for as long as I can remember. Grades 4-6 basketball coaching and guidance. Talking to me when you could tell life was wearing on me. Telling me when another teacher wanted you to give me swats that it was gonna hurt you more. I have loved you as long as I can remember Mr. Beard. Like when I hid in the garage trying to skip school and you stopped the bus in front of the house and shouted for me to get on the bus which I did. I have so many stories. So many which you showed me the correct and righteous path. I love you and will see you again as Christ promises. Hug my little girl for me.
So sorry to hear about Doyle he was such a nice guy .you guys are in my prayers.Love your cousin Linda