Bobby Gene Beard, 82years, 11months and 21days, of the Pellyton Community of Adair County passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Nellie Cox Beard as well as his parents Samuel Edward and Mary J. Simpson Beard and his infant sister Linda Faye Beard.

Bobby was born on December 30, 1939, in Eunice, KY. He and his wife served the Pellyton community through Beards Grocery for nearly 30 years. He had a passion for farming, which included cattle and tobacco, he also peddled gates across the Midwest.  He loved his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all his heart, as well as a special bond and relationship with his sister Peggy.

Survivors include two sons Troy Beard (Myra) of Shepherdsville, KY and Chris Beard (April) of Pellyton; a sister Peggy Rich (Malcolm) of Barnett's Creek; seven grandchildren Lance Beard (Lindsay) of Floyds Knobs, IN, Caylee Riley (Josh) of Jacksonville, FL, Wade Beard (Anna) of Pellyton, Alec Beard of Pellyton, Cole Beard of Bowling Green, KY, Noah Beard (Sarah Kate) of Fort Riley, KS, and David Adams of Pellyton; four great-grandchildren Hudson, Hannah, Ransom, and Lauren Beard; one aunt and several nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and many old friends.

Graveside services will be 12:00pm Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Barnett's Creek Cemetery.

Bro. Larry Lemmon and Bro. Troy Long will be officiating and pallbearers will be Lance Beard, Caylee Riley, Wade Beard, Alec Beard, Cole Beard, Noah Beard, and David Adams.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Barnett's Creek Cemetery c/o Bryan Rich at P.O. Box 394 Columbia, KY 42728.