Mr. Joseph Albert "J.A." Beard

Olanta - Mr. Joseph Albert "J.A." Beard, age 78, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Funeral services will be held 2pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Frierson's Tabernacle, with burial in Lake City Memorial Park, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. The family will greet friends from 6-8pm tonight (Monday) at the funeral home. Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Joseph Albert Beard and Roxie Jane Gaymon Beard. He was a retired Owner and Operator of Highway 52 Exxon Gas Station, and was a member of Frierson's Tabernacle. He is preceded in death by a sister, Cardella Beard, a brother, Willie Beard, and his beloved dog and best friend, Prissy. Surviving are his wife, Onita Wilkes Beard of Olanta. Three sons, Joel (Brenda) Beard of Florence, Bobby Joe (Saundra) Beard of Coward, and Bert (Kathey) Beard of Blythewood. A sister, Myrtie B. Purvis of New Zion. Six grandchildren, six great grandchildren. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Joseph Albert "J.A." Beard please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation SEP 19. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT) Floyd Funeral Home 136 East Main Street Olanta, SC 29114 [emailprotected] https://floydfuneral.com