Mr. Kelsey D. Beard, age 71 of Lebanon, passed away Thursday June 23, 2016.  He was born in Wilson County on April 21, 1945 to the late Leonard W. & Robbie McKee Beard.

Kelsey was a proud member of The Corinthian Masonic Lodge #414, Al Menah Shriners, and the Scottish Rite.  He proudly served four years in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged.  Mr. Beard spent most of his career in the electrical supply business.  He belonged to various golf clubs in the Nashville area.  He enjoyed the game, but the fellowship of friends is what he enjoyed most.

Mr. Beard leaves behind former wife Rosslyn Beard, stepsons; Charles and Andy Clarkson, close friends; Wayne Meece, Steve Cline, Tom Dowler, Luther Carol, Johnny Harper, Renn Estes, and many others.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 1:00PM from Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.  Bro. Glenn Denton will officiate.  Interment will follow with Masonic Funeral Rites at Wilson County Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be on Wednesday after 11:00AM until service at 1:00PM.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. www.loveshriners.org

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements. www.ligonbobo.com