Darrell Robert Beard, 63, of Marshall, IL passed away Tuesday evening, May 28, 2013 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, IN where he was admitted the previous evening from the results of a renal aneurism. He was semi retired but was working part time at Effingham Equity. He was born April 18, 1950 on IL Hwy One south of Marshall in a car driven by his father taking his mother to the office of Dr. George Mitchell in Marshall. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Beard; a son, Adam Beard of Edisto Beech, South Carolina; three daughters, Jennifer Beard and her fianc̩e', Chris Hernandez of Marshall, Kaitylyn Beard of Marshall and Tanya Grindle and her husband, Curtis of Terre Haute, IN; grandchildren, Sierra Grindle, Kyra Grindle, Jordan Grindle, Mya Grindle and Kayleigh Violet Young; a sister, Eloise "Ellie' Guyer and her husband, Delane of West York, IL; two brothers, Ron Beard and his wife Nancy of Chillicothe, Ohio and Greg Beard and his wife, Teresa of Marshall, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Violet Stewart Beard. He was a graduate of Marshall High School and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He was a member of the Clark County Sportsman's Club and enjoyed golfing. Darrell was a tissue donor so that others less fortunate may have the opportunity for a healthier and longer life. Services in honor of his life will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with Rev. Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday and prior services at the funeral home on Saturday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Clark County Sportsman's Club.