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James Michael Beard

July 6, 1939 — November 13, 2021

James Michael Beard, 82, died peacefully at the Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home in Anderson, S.C. Saturday, November 13, after a difficult spinal surgery and a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn Beard, his two children, Chris Beard and Stacey Karesh, who all reside in Greenville, S.C. As a U.S. Marine, Jim proudly served his country, and he was a loving husband and devoted father. At his request, he was cremated and honored at a private ceremony for the immediate family in Greenville and he will also be honored at a mass at Holy Cross Church in Rumson NJ, Christmas day. Jim will be missed by many close friends, and of course deeply, by his loving family. Anyone wishing to honor him can donate to one of the following organizations in his memory: Semper Fi & Americas Fund https://thefund.org/ or Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/
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Saturday, December 25, 2021

Holy Cross Church

, Rumson, NJ 07760

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