Edsel Beard of Bailey, NC, father of 1970s Late Model Wilson County Speedway Champion J.E. Beard has passed. J.E. later built engines for Jack Tant Automotive and Lake Speed.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Edsel "Ed" Beard, Jr. Nov. 15, 1927 July 23, 2011 [1]John Edsel Ed Beard, Jr., 83 of Bailey, died Saturday. Ed, a WWII Navy veteran was owner/operator of Eds Sport Center for over 50 years. He died in his home surrounded by family. A private service will be held at a later date. He is survived by a son, J.E. Beard and wife Barbara; two daughters, Sherry Beard Tant and husband Jimmy and Kay Beard; a grandson, Kevin Beard and wife Debbie; and two great-grandchildren, Sierra and Heather Beard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Ellis Beard, a granddaughter Stacy L. Beard and a great-grandson, Kevin D. Beard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to For the Love of Dogs, 5146 Quaker Road, Wilson, NC 27893. Arrangements are by Joyners Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net [2].
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