Kenneth Ray Beard, age 58, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Kenneth was born on March 1, 1968 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to James and Barbara McLean Beard.

He is preceded in death by his brother, James Nathen Beard.

Kenneth was an avid motorcycle rider who loved riding his Harley and spending time with friends and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his parents; Brothers, Charles Beard and Gary Beard (Becky); Step Daughter, Tina Hudson; Nephews, Gary Wayne Beard, Logan Bentley, Dalton Bentley; Nieces, Janna Good, Jessica Edwards, Ashley Bentley, Brittany Houser, Mikalaya Manzanares, Kaitlin Beard, Madison Bolick, Casey Beard, Lani Wright, and Lorelai Beard and many other great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service to honor the life of Kenneth Beard will be held at Setzer's Gap Church on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM with Preacher Ken Byerly officiating.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Beard family.