John Cleveland Beard Obituary
The passing of John Cleveland Beard (Mount Sterling, Ohio) occurred on August 4, 2026. John Cleveland, born on September 3, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Cleveland Beard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ida Wilma and John Jackson Beard; his former wife Sherie Beard; and his close friend Dannie Ashcraft. He is survived by: his wife Anita; his sons, John C III (Kim), William (Kathy), Robert and Anthony Beard (Cindy); his sister Barbara Ann Bell; and his close friends, Linda Ashcraft, Steve, Julie Peitsmeyer, Les and Sandie Guy. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Adena Health Foundation to support hospice care.
