Cornet Larry

Beard

Cornet Larry Beard Sr., one of three sons was born to his parents, Mr. Cornet and Gladys Beard on December 26, 1955. Cornet affectionately known as Larry transitioned from time to eternity on November 5, 2024, peacefully and quietly as he surrendered his cross for his crown at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his parents Cornet and Gladys Beard, his brother Billy Joe Beard; granddaughter NiyKeria Hill; and father & mother in-law Robert and Ludie Morgan.

Those who will forever cherish his memories, and continue his legacy and speak of his good tidings:

His loving and devoted wife, Dianne Beard; his loving devoted children, Cornet Larry Beard Jr., Cornetia (Laferrel) Evans, Ashley (Tamarcus) Thomas, China (Delvin) Powell, Petrice Brown-Hadley, Laura (Lawrence) Brown-Ford, Taqueta (Darryl) Green-Hart.  Grandchildren: Javoris Beard, Laferrel Evans Jr., Cornet Larry Beard III,  Destini Evans, Terrica Wilson, Alaiya Thomas, Constance Hill, Breanna Moore, Jalicia Salvage, TaNiya Hart, Tyson Armstrong, and Taylor Armstong. A host of great grandchildren.

One remaining brother; Douglas Karl Beard; a loving and devoted niece Patricia Morgan.

Sisters-in-law: Latoyna Beard, Pat Gulley, Deloris Morgan, Barbara Carter, Geneva (Willie) Wiley, and Katrina (Jerry) Aaron. Brothers-in-law: John (Geneva) Morgan and Walter Morgan and a host of other relatives and friends.

The visitation will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Service. Services will be held at Firt Baptist Church of Prichard, AL. Interment will take place in the Whispering Pines Cemetery.