James Leon Beard Sr

May 24, 1937 - March 14, 2022

James “Jim” Leon Beard, Sr., 84, peacefully passed away at his home in Yukon, Oklahoma on Monday, March 14, 2022. Jim was born on May 24, 1937 in Westville, Oklahoma to Alton & Linnie Beard, the final son of ten children. After a six year tour with the US Army, Jim established roots in El Reno. He retired at the age of 55 with the Rock Island Railroad. He had a passion for automotive painting, hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved admiring classic cars and watching OU football, as well as having weekly coffee with “the guys.” Left to cherish his memories is his beloved wife, Georgia Beard of 62 years, and their 3 children; James “Jimmy” Beard, Jr. and wife, Kerry; Sarah Burgess and husband, Jerry; Timothy Beard and wife, Katherine; 5 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Wilson Funeral Home of El Reno on Friday, March 17th from 12:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 18th at 2:00 p.m. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Come and go viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, March 17 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday, March 18 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.