Lloyd 'Skip' F. Beard Jr., 74

SEAFORD - Lloyd 'Skip' F. Beard Jr., age 74, of Seaford, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his residence. Born in Salisbury, Md. the son of the late Sara Louise White and Floyd F. Beard Sr. He was a custodian in the Woodbridge School District before retiring and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. The ultimate salesman, Skip loved and was loved by everyone for his talent for making people laugh. He never lost his sense of humor during his five year battle with cancer. He was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be sorely missed by us all. Rolo, Remington, Spencer and Zorro will also miss his companionship and attention. Skip enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and ride horses and he enjoyed traveling to their events all over the country. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Elliott Beard; a son, Kevin L. Beard and wife Cindy of Catonsville, Md.; a daughter, Julie M. Willey and husband Eric of Bridgeville; grandchildren, Tyler Beard, Kelli Beard, Kelsie Willey and Eric Willey II; his brothers and sisters, Jeanne Klemens of Seaford, Barbara Widdowson of Seaford, Arinda Belote and husband Gwynn of Seaford, Leona Tull and husband Donald of Seaford, Sally Johnson, Boise, Idaho, David Beard and wife Becki, Bridgeville, Ellen Messick and husband Ronnie, Bridgeville, Betsy Carmine and husband Donnie of Seaford, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Mimi Quillen; and three brothers-in-law, Max Klemens, Gordon Widdowson and Alan Johnson. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday July 2, St. Johns United Methodist Church, Pine and Popular streets, Seaford. The Rev. J. Christopher Pennington will officiate. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Delaware Hospice Inc., 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or to Wesley United Methodist Church, 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.