Frederick Michael “Mick” Beard, 55, of Wilsonville, died Saturday morning, Sept. 20, 2025, in Harvel.
Services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Fr. Florent Kanga of St. Raymond Catholic Church will preside. Burial will follow in Harvel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Beard was born in Taylorville on March 26, 1970, a son of James Michael “Mike” Beard and Mary Lou (Corso) Owens. He graduated from Lincolnwood High School with the class of 1989. Mr. Beard was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Persian Gulf War.
As a civilian, Mr. Beard was employed in product setup at the Firestone Tire Company’s Decatur plant. He enjoyed playing darts and bowling. He was extremely proud of his 2001 Camaro T-top and was an avid NASCAR memorabilia collector. He dearly loved his children and was crazy about his grandkids.
Mr. Beard is survived by his parents, Mike (Gena) Beard of Miller, MO, and Mary Lou (Rick) Owens of Harvel; son, Caleb (Riley Lowder) Beard, of Litchfield; daughters, Madisen (Matt White) Beard of Jacksonville and Delaney Beard of Farmersville; brothers, Noah (Krissy) Beard of Crane, MO, Brandon Lofts of Springfield, MO, Morgan Beard of Miller, MO, Josh Beard of Miller, MO, and Matthew Beard of Miller, MO; Crystal Corso, whom he loved like a sister; and grandchildren, Kade Robinson, Lela Beard, and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Lee Owens.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that monetary donations be made to The Family of Mick Beard, c/o Mr. Rick Owens. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
