BEARD, Joe N., age 82, of Alabama, February 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Stella Beard. Loving father of Mary (Larry) Gillikin, Sam (Aida) Beard and Vonda (Tom) Widmer. Dearest grandfather of Tommy (Lindsie), Lindsay (Jeff), Daniel, Nathan, Adam, Amber, Ashlee, Joseph and Julia and great-grandfather of Ayla and one on the way. He is also survived by 1 brother and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters.