James Hal Beard, 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011. He retired from Entergy after twenty-eight years. Hal was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church where he was very active.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Beard; wife, Alice Ann and son, Brent Eric. He is survived by his son, Brook (Erica) Estes-Beard; his mother, Wilma Beard; grandchildren Kele and Siddha Estes-Beard; and one brother, Kelly Dale (Janice) Beard.
Hal was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He adored his grandchildren Kele and Siddha with all his heart.
Family requests that memorials be made to the James Hal Beard Stephen Ministry Endowment at 4823 Woodlawn St., Little Rock, AR 72205.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2011, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
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