Rolland Duane Beard, 85, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away December 1, 2021. He was born in Franklin, Indiana, to Paul Beard and Elizabeth (Smith) Beard on June 3, 1936. He grew up in the Sullivan County area where he made toys for his younger brothers and played pranks on the neighborhood. He was a charter member of Cross Lane Community Church where he used his God-gifted talents to help grow and maintain the church. He was an instrument technician, retiring from AET in March of 2010, formerly Hercules, beginning his career in 1988. He was a self-taught electrical genius that could fix anything, and enjoyed a challenge. He is survived by his wife Kathy (Pinkston) Beard; sons Scott (Patty) Beard of Jasonville and Kirk Beard of Terre Haute; daughter Inga Griffith (Keith) of Bedford; grandchildren Jennifer Woods, Richard Meissel –Beard; several step grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, 1 brother, and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be on Monday, December 6, 2021,from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Memorial service scheduled immediately after in Greiner Funeral Home. Kyle Nelson will officiate. The family suggests, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.
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