Raymond Beard

BEARD, Raymond Ulric of Dallas, born in Loving, TX. on April 11, 1918.He went to be with our Lord on March 9, 2006. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his sister, Catherine Daniels, his daughter, Cindy Corley & husband, Michael; grandsons, Shawn Corley & wife, Debby, Chase Corley & wife, Farrah, Roddy Dodson & wife, Tammy, Ken Dodson & wife, Cindy, James Parks & wife; granddaughters, Deana Taylor & husband, Chock, Kim Parks & husband, Jon, Sherri Stanley & husband, AJ, numerous great grandchildren, nieces & nephews and precious friends and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rheudeane, his brother, Wendell Beard, his parents, Frank & Corine Beard and his best friend and brother-in-law, Ogle Hatfield. Raymond Beard graduated from Newcastle High School and was instrumental in arranging many reunions for his beloved class of 1934.He attended Texas A&M and graduated fromSMU.He was a Sergeant in the Marine Corp and was a part of World War II.One of his best friends growing up was Ogle Hatfield.Ogle had an older sister named Rheudeane and shortly after Raymond's return from WWII, he fell in love and married Rheudeane.In 1952 they adopted a little girl and named her Cindy.That day she was placed in their arms was a gift from God that she will never ever forget.After settling in Dallas, Ray went to work for the Atlantic Richfield Oil Co. and spent his career traveling the world in a job he dearly loved. Ray was an active member of the First Southern Methodist Church in Dallas.He led the singing there as Rheudeane played the piano. Ray Beard, also known to many as Pepa and Papa Tobe, touched so many lives. He was truly a gift to so many.His bear hug would let you know you were loved and appreciated.He dearly loved his Lord, he loved and adored his family and he loved the many friendships he made and kept over the years. Daddy, you will be missed so very much.Thank you for the wonderful life you lived, the precious gift of you.I know you are in heaven with our Lord.I thank you for the example you were so that many will know Him and be there with you one day. Service will be 10:30AM Monday, March 13, 2006 at New Hope Funeral Home.Family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lymphoma Society in honor of Raymond Beard. E-mail: www.active.com/donate/tntntx/tntntxjrobers1. TO DADDY My daddy, he's so very special to me. Sometimes, just to think of him Brings tears to my eyes. Happy tears, because I love him so, He's a special man; Strong, gentle, kind and loving Every life he touches Feels that special warmth he has. The Lord made my daddy just for me, And He made me for him. Through our lives he has given me So much of himself and I'm so proud When someone says how much I am like him. I thank God I am his daughter. The part of my heart that holds my Daddy just grows and grows and grows. You will never know just how much I love you, daddy. Cindy