268th C.A. Posted January 17, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 17, 2019 S.Sgt. Woody Beard of Keller, Texas. Nov.3 1918- Jan. 13 2018 passed away Sunday afternoon to be with the lord. At the age of 100. Woody served in North Africa and Italy during the war. Woody rarely shared stories of war. But when he did we all listened. He shared many humorous stories like when he was with a friend another soldier, just out of basic. Woody's hands were both full with packages as they passed a 2nd Lieutenant, the other saluted, Woody desperate to figure out what to. Switched hands a returned a left handed salute. He said the officer just kept on walking shaking his head. Then there were the other stories of friends who were killed. Woody was a fixture at the local McDonalds were his favorite game dominos was played every morning. I played games to fill in, rarely did I win. He would tell you what to play. Almost knowing what you had. Everyone would hug Woody, shake hands and have a chat. When he turned 95 McDonalds had a Super Bowl commercial spot that showed the sign out front Happy 95th Woody. Woody was one in a million, still driving until last year. A father figure to a lot. I will miss my old friend. Baseball, horse racing and dominos were his passion, as well as family & friends. God Bless you Woody, you will be missed by all that knew you. Rest In Peace my friend. pictured Woody and his bride as he referred to her. Sylvia. (100th Birthday party) Woody wearing my tribute jacket, he would always say why are you wearing my jacket? 757th Tank Battalion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted January 17, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 17, 2019 David, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Woody. May he rest in peace. He's undoubtedly catching up with his buddies and family in heaven. God blessed him with a rich long life and he called him home. Take care, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted January 17, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 17, 2019 RIP, woody Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40Warhawk Posted January 18, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 18, 2019 Sorry for the loss of your friend. R.I.P. S.SGT Beard, thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
644td Posted January 18, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 18, 2019 Sorry for the lose of a warrior. I one think about a Survivor is they are never at rest, may he finally Rest In Peace. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Brigade Posted January 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 18, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted January 18, 2019 here's a link to the obituary, I tired to copy it... https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/keller-tx/woody-derwood-beard-8126109 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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