Norris W. Beard Sr., 73

SEAFORD - Norris W. Beard Sr., of Seaford, died on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Mr. Beard retired from the Federal Government. He was active in the Elks Club. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Beard; four sons, Norris W. Beard Jr, Christopher Beard and his wife Brenda, Kevin Beard and his wife Maura, and Glenn Beard and his wife Carolee; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. There was a Elks Services on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. Services and burial will take place later in Glen Burnie, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60614.