Edward "Eddie" Gray Beard Jr

Edward "Eddie" Gray Beard, Jr., 60, former construction worker and resident of Columbia, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center. No service is scheduled at this time. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born October 28, 1957 in Maury County, he was the son of the late Edward Gray Beard, Sr. and the late Mary Ann Bradford Darnell. He was married to Janice Beard who preceded him in death in October 2009. Mr. Beard enjoyed fishing and horseback riding. Survivors include his daughter, Tricia (Cheyenne) Craig of Columbia; grandsons, Christian Jimenez (Krista Hall), Nicholas Craig, and Ethan Craig, all of Columbia; and great granddaughter, Makenna Jimenez of Columbia.