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James H. 'Jim' Beard

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James Beard Obituary

A resident of Baton Rouge and native of Silas, AL, Jim passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the age of 81 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 3:00 pm. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; daughter, Sharon B. Hill and husband Mark; daughter, Pamela Beard Pierce; and granddaughter, Amanda Hill. Jim graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Chemical Engineering and attained the rank of First Lt. in the U.S. Army. His career spanned Olin Chemical, Kaiser Aluminum, and LaRoche Chemical-Gramercy. His career in chemical plant production included plants in McIntosh, AL, Ashtabula, OH, Cleveland, TN, and Niagara Falls, NY before retiring from LaRoche in Gramercy. Please share condolences at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, 2017.
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I am so sorry for your lost again Ms. Gladys. The Our Lady of The Lake transport team will be praying for you.

Gabrielle Dixon

November 14, 2017

Dear Gladys and family,

We are sorry for your loss. I pray God will grant you strength, and give you peace in your heart as you walk through this difficult time. I remember Jim always had a smile, and a kind word for everyone. May the sweet moments and abundant memories also comfort your hearts.

Leroy/Carol Coker

November 14, 2017

I couldn't have asked for a blessing more wonderful than you and Gladys in my life!

Barbara & family (Pettis) Sellers

November 13, 2017

Gladys, I received a call from Leon Jackson a day or so ago and was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We were cousins and as you probably know spent 4 years at the Univ of AL staying in the same private home.
During our early to mid teenage years we played sandlot baseball and football behind Mr. Herman's store in Silas, most every Saturday during the summer months.
We studied together in college during our freshman and sophomore years and helped each other with some difficult courses such as chemistry and physics but also had some good times away from the books while at the University.
Please pass on my and Ann's condolences to your extended family. We will miss seeing Jim at the class reunion and will remember you all in our prayers.

Lamar Beard

November 12, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of need.

Harold

November 11, 2017

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