Tommy Andrew Beard, of Guy, Texas was born January 9, 1958. He passed away on June 10, 2025. His Memorial Service will be at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025. A Private Burial will be at a later date at the historic Brown Beard Cemetery in Needville, Texas.

Tommy was the youngest of five children born to Sidney B, Jr and Esther I. Schmidt Beard. Both parents, as well as sister, Amelia Jo Beard and brother-in-law, Jim Keller, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sisters, Bonnie Beard and Rebecca Beard Junker, and brother, Sidney B. Beard, III (Sandy Beard); three nephews and two nieces; and ten grandnieces and nephews.

Tommy was raised on the Beard Ranch near Damon, TX, and graduated from Needville High School in 1976. He graduated from Sam Houston State in 1980 with an Agribusiness degree. After college, he returned home.

Tommy was a sixth generation Texan. He was a descendant of George S. Pentecost, Sr., one of Stephen F Austin's Old Three Hundred Settlers. His great-great grandfather fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. The Beard Ranch was established in 1832 in Fort Bend County. It is a Texas Sesquicentennial Ranch, having been in production for 193 years. A second ranch which is his parent's homestead is a Centennial ranch having been in production for 100 years by descendants of Andrew Jackson Beard.

Tommy had a green thumb and grew big gardens every year. He was known for bringing fresh tomatoes to neighbors and friends. He had a bluebonnet patch that was a worthy site for pictures every spring. He worked for USPS for over 25 years, retiring two years ago. Tommy was very quiet, kindhearted, giving and had many friends in the Fort Bend and Wharton County.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tommy's name to the Brown Beard Cemetery, c/o of Sherry Roehling, 17009 Brumbelow Road, Needville, Texas 77461.

Condolence messages may be written for the family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.