William Martelle Beard, 67 years old, passed away May 10, 2021 in Kerrville, Texas. William was born in Tucson, Arizona on March 30, 1954 to Carl and Mary Margaret Beard. William married Helen White on May 22, 2017 in Comfort, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and worked for Huntsman for many years. William is survived by his wife, Helen White; his daughters, Erica Miller and Monica Pinson and their children; his brother, Randy Beard; his sister, Molly Taylor; his father, Carl Beard; and his step-mother, Sherrie W. Beard; along with numerous friends. William 's memorial will be held at 980 Barnett Street in Kerrville, Texas on May 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm. I wish to extend a special thanks to our physician, Seijo Oi M.D. Any and all donations should be sent to the 720 club, 980 Barnett Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028.