Frank Beard, former TTMHOF board member, died peacefully at the age of 87 on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Waco.
Beard was born to H.S. and Irna Beard on April 10, 1935, in Ross, Texas. He graduated from Waco High in 1953 and Baylor in 1957. He served in the United States Air Force before attending Baylor Law School. After law school, Beard was an assistant District Attorney for McLennan County. He then joined his brothers, Pat Beard and Mike Beard in the law firm, Beard, Kultgen, and Beard. Frank retired from the firm, now Beard, Kultgen, Brophy, Bostwick, & Dickson, in 2008.
Beard married the love of his life, Georgia Faubion, in 1990. They enjoyed time with family and attending Baylor football and basketball games. Beard was an avid tennis player and musician. He loved tennis and enjoyed many hours on the court with friends and as a tournament player. He also loved playing his violin and participating in a string quartet. Beard played violin in the orchestra and sang in the choir and men's quartet at First Baptist Waco.
Portions of this article were originally published by Waco Tribune-Herald from February 14-17, 2023
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