Mr. Lawrence Beard Sr. entered into rest on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at B. A. Williams Memorial Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Walker Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Beard; two daughters, Kimberly (Eric) Giles, Latasha (Pee) Lloyd; four sons, Derrick McKie, Travis Bennett, Lawrence Beard Jr., Darrius (Reita) Beard, Quention Beard; brother, Grady (Ruby) Beard; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. There will be a viewing on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 1-5 at the funeral home.

Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah.