Dayton Beard

Benjamin Funeral Service - Dayton Tyler Beard passed from this life October 11, 2014 in an automobile accident west of Nowata. He was born April 5, 1993 in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Troy Beard and Melinda (Teel) Lucas. Dayton was a 2011 graduate of Oklahoma Union High School and after graduation he joined the United States Army. He was a young man full of life. His love for family, friends, and our Heavenly Father surpassed many. He loved to fish, hunt, dance, mudding, horseback riding, working on cars and the Army; but his true love was others, he loved being around others, he loved helping others. That was one of the reasons he joined the Army. He had such an amazing effect on everyone he came into contact with, and that would be why he was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. It has been breathtaking as to how many people has told us he was an amazing man and how he has changed their life. This young man made an impact on this world. He was part of the 13th bravo 1st brigade 2-12FA in the 18 months in the Army his achievements have been December 2013 - hero of the month, September 2014 - promotion to Specialists, October 2014 - Assistant Gunner position, and commendation medal. Dayton will be missed by all who knew him. Dayton's family include his father Troy Beard Sr., his mother and step-father Melinda and Doug Lucas; his brothers. Levi Beard, Kyler Beard, Troy Beard Jr., and Colton Beard; step siblings Aaron Lucas, Nathan Lucas, Faith Lucas, Paige Lucas; grandparents, Walter and Barbara Beard; step-grandparents Doug and Connie Freebern; many other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by a brother Trevor Wayne Beard; and grandparents, Tommy and Darlene Teel. Funeral services for Dayton Beard will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Cowboy Capital Fellowship Church in Lenapah, Oklahoma with Pastor Justin McKee officiating. Burial will follow at Ball Cemetery, Childers, Oklahoma with the Military from Ft. Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma preforming military honors. Services are under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service of Nowata. Donations in honor of Dayton are being accepted at http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/dayton-beard-memorial-fund/247999#.VD2IbBMA6Bw.facebook Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com

Visitation Details

Thursday, October 16th, 2014 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home

Friday, October 17th, 2014 9:00am - 9:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home

Service Details

Saturday, October 18th, 2014 11:00am, Cowboy Capital Fellowship Church

Interment Details

Ball Cemetery