Mr. Gilliam Franklin Beard, age 86 of Horton, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Diversicare in Oneonta.

He is survived by his wife – Gladys L. (Bunce) Beard; daughter – Kimberly Rowan (David) and Susan Tatum (Jeff); grandchildren – Christopher Guiles (Cheri Johnson), Chrystal Guiles Martin (Tyler), and Megan Bussell; great grandchildren – Kaylee Lynn Johnson, Pierce Hayden Martin, Adalynn Grace Johnson, Jaxon Gilliam Martin, Ever Lux McCaleb, Averly Blaire McCaleb, Elliot Ray Guiles, and Emmet Jay Guiles.

Mr. Beard is preceded in death by his parents – Emmitt and Jessie (Getty) Beard; sister – Elizabeth Bunce; and brothers – Griffin Beard, Danford Beard, Earl Beard, and Emmitt Beard.

Brother Bill Rucker will conduct the Funeral Service on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM at The Graveside at Douglas Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.

Pallbearers will be – Jeffrey Tatum, Chris Guiles, Tyler Martin, David Rowan, and Vernon Bussell.