Hobert Beard

September 1, 1942 - May 4, 2017

Winchester, KY – Hobert Beard, age 74, formerly of Booneville, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, May 5, 2017, at his residence in Winchester. Hobert was born on September 1, 1942, in Booneville, Owsley County, KY to the late Sam and Mary Beard. He spent his life working in construction and farming. Hobert is survived by 1 son; Ricky (Sandy) Beard of Winchester, KY, 1 daughter; Phyllis Bowling of Booneville, KY, 3 brothers; Rufus (Rosie) Beard, Joe Beard and Conley (Linda) Beard all of Somerset, KY, 2 sisters; Cora Nelson of Somerset, Ky and Lilly (Henry) Caudell of Beattyville, KY, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren along with many other loving family members and friends. Hobert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Rose Beard, his daughter Geneva Thacker, and one grandson, Raymond Bowling. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 8, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Thomas Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Hobert will be laid to rest in the Beard Family Cemetery located in the Fox Hunter Knob community of Owsley County, KY. To leave the family a special message, visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.