George Anderson Beard, 93, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022.  He was born October 2, 1928 in Marion, Kentucky to the late Aubrey and Jessie Holeman Doss.  George proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II before he transferred to the United States Air Force.  His final military duties were with the United States Navy until his discharge in the early 1960's.  George married Lois Louise Jones on July 9, 1974.  They were both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Murray, Kentucky.  In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Louise (Jones) Beard; son, Henry Beard; son-in-law, James Watts and siblings, William Teague, Harold Walls, Helen Beard Loftis, Dale Beard West, Don Beard, Jack Beard, Violet Beard Mahan and Frank Beard

George is survived by ten children, Janice Watts, David Beard, Nancy Dodd, Shirley (Don) Pettett, Jim (Rena) Howard, Larry Howard, Helen Beard, Mary Beard (Ronnie Price), Kevin Beard and Patty (Lyn) Goswick; brother, Bobby (Charlene) Corley, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 602 S. 16h Street, Murray, KY  42071.  The family suggests donations in memory of George Beard be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Arrangements by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.