Jim Rush Funeral Homes
Joyce Beard
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Birth date: Mar 18, 1937 Death date: Mar 31, 2020
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I.M. Beard, age 83, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at his home. I.M. was born March 18, 1937. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1958 and was deployed to Korea as part of the Korean Conflict as a Combat Engineer. After his service, he worked at Magic Chef where he worked there for more than 30 years where he spent much of his time in supervision. He also met and married the love of his life, Faye Chastain, upon his return from service. He and Faye were married for over 60 years and had three children; Jesse, Penny, and Buffy. I.M. loved doing anything that allowed him to work with his hands. He was also a man who loved his time outdoors. He spent countless hours walking the hills and woods and hiking the local mountains and even a large section of Appalachian Trail. He had a passion for flying, loved getting to Cadeβs Cove as often as he could, and never turned down a chance to eat ice cream. He was a man of the Lord and loved his Boanerges Baptist Church family dearly. I.M. is preceded in death by his father and mother, French and Gladys Beard. He is also proceeded by his daughter Kimberly Buffy and his sisters Veta Green, Pearney Gates, Alma Beard, Wanda Cross, and Beatrice Messer and brothers Andrew Beard, Homer Beard, and Hoover Beard, all of Cleveland. He is survived by his wife Faye Chastain Beard, daughter Penny Stephens, and son Jesse (Kelley) Beard and his grandchildren Derrick Stephens, Josh (Amber) Stephens, Kacy (Rachel) Boyd, Brandi Beard, and Jordan Beard. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Cameron Stephens, Jamie Stephens, and six others. He is survived by sisters Monita Chastain, Chessie Norman, and Vickie Prince and brothers Doyle (Joyce) Beard and Charles (Shirley) Beard. The family will have a private graveside service with military honors Friday at Boanerges Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor David Disney officiating along with family serving as casket bearers. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Ave. Chapel has charge of the arrangements.Read Obituary
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Faye, He was very special to me. You were great with him. I appreciate having to serve you and I M at the center. You were a couple made in Heaven. You have my deepest sympathy. Praying for you. Joann Cooley
Iβm so sorry for your loss. He was a mess. He and my sister Gloria had a time with each other. They are having a blast in Heaven with all the saints gone on before. I know you were married longer than DL and I (47years) and I feel your hurt π’. Love β€οΈ you and if I can help you in any way feel free to ask. God Bless and Comfort you in this time of grief.
Sorry for your loss. We worked together at Maytag.
Lonnie Norwood
Faye, I am sorry for your loss. I was one of IM's many friends and co-workers at Magic Chef.
Sue Higby (Sandra Chastain's mother)
Dear Faye, Penny, Jesse and family
It breaks my heart for you and the whole family. I M was one of the good ones. He had a smile and a laugh that would light up a room. He was always full of kindness and you knew he liked you when he spoke to you with sarcasm and a giggle. The memory of all those awesome character traits will always keep him near you. I know words can not heal the hurt you are feeling right now but lay that hurt at the feet of Jesus. He is the healer of the wounded heart. It is a very bad time in the world right now and I can't give you all the big hug I would like to right now but know in my heart I am doing just that. I love all of you and if there is anything that I can do to help you please let me know.
Love and Prayers,
Bettye Calhoun and all the family
I. M. and Faye have been my dear friends for over 50 years and love them like family! I. M. was the kindest and most respectful man I have ever met. He always greeted me with not just, hi Clara, but always Clara Beck. He was always happy and smiling and had an infectious laugh that everyone loved. He was so patient with Alvin and they had so much in common that it seemed to give them a special bond. Loved him dearly and I know we will stroll over heaven someday with him.
I remember his infectious laugh,his wit,IM & Faye go back for years as friends.I love them both so much.
I'll always remember his laugh. I pray God's peace and comfort for the family. He was deeply loved and will be missed.