Wilbert Frank Beard Jr.

WILBERT FRANK BEARD, JR., 85 of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 9, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son, Frankie Beard; parents, Wilbert Beard Sr. and Elvada Embry-Perkins; siblings, Jessie Beard, Barbara Ann Beard, Therman Beard, Ersell Beard, Michael E. Perkins. He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Wilbert Beard Jr. (Katheleen), Keith Phillips, Dujuan Jarrett, Ingrid Beard-Sykes; siblings, Loretta Williams, Charles Perkins (Rosalyn), Rosalyn Perkins-Booth (Dexter), Charles McElwee, and Lynette Taylor; seven grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Service: Monday, 11 a.m. at Disciples of Love Church, Pastor Charles Perkins officiating. Services entrusted to: Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK JR. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. (501) 371-0111. "A Service You Can Trust."