Kevin Lee Beard passed away on September 13, 2023. Son of Melvin and Rose Mary. He is big brother to Brian, his wife Lisa, Niki and boyfriend Emerson, Bret and his wife Carrie. He is Uncle to Brian II, his wife Sarah, Amber and her fiance' Matt, Kristen and her husband Miguel and Josie. He is Gruncle to Amber's children the deuces Wyatt and Ethan, the deuces part deuce Bentley and Colton, Paisley, and Kristen's children Moriah, Eli, Gabriel, Joyanna and Benji.

Kevin loved racing. He went to Antioch Speedway nearly every Saturday night since the early 1980's. He was a hobby stock driver at the track in his Chevelle. He is an avid model builder. He started his own small business, Six Two Graphics, and went on to build replica race cars for countless drivers across the nation. He goes by many nicknames: Tiny, Joker and The Hulkster but the one he is most fond of is Gruncle, given to him by his great-nieces and nephews. Big in stature, he had an even bigger heart. His loving nature leaves a beacon of light for all in the community.

His cheerful attitude and bright smile will be missed. He is joining his Dad to race in paradise.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 12:00pm with a celebration of life at 1:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel.