Charles David BEARD

Charles David Beard July 13, 1949-September 3, 2014 Charles David Beard, age 65, of Jerseyville, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri; the son of Donald D. and Helen L. (Meggers) Beard. Charlie graduated from Riverview Gardens High School in St Louis, MO and later graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Charlie married his wife Nancy Ketterer Davis on January 1, 2014 at John Cochran Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This special wedding service was attended by his family and good friends. Charlie was a self employed carpet technician! While he was great at floors and other fixit jobs, his first love was always softball. He was a fast pitch pitcher as well as all around utility player and was inducted into the St Charles Hall of Fame for his achievements and was recognized as All –American for several years. Many ball players around the United States became his best friends. He played up until his health no longer permitted. He served proudly in the United States Army from December 1971 to November 30, 1977. During that time had a chance to serve in Germany for a short time. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Alton. Charlie‘s strength and positive attitude, combined with a sense of humor, made it very easy for him to make friends and long-lasting friendships. Survived by his loving wife, Nancy, his parents Donald and Helen; his children Justin Davis of Louisville, KY and Amber Rose Davis of Hazelwood, MO; two sisters, Donna (Dennis) Vogt of Jerseyville, IL, Karen Kroen of Jerseyville, IL and his brother Denny (Loretta) Beard of Lake St. Louis, MO; a sister- in- law Rose Ketterer as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and many special friends. A Memorial Celebration service will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2 p.m.at Calvary Baptist Church,1422 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002. Visitation for the family will be from 1:00 p.m.to the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, family and friends wishing to honor Charlie’s memory may contribute to Season's Hospice, 3660 South Geyer Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127 or the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, https://donate.cancer.org/index

Charles David BEARD

July 13, 1949 - September 3, 2014