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There will be a visitation with the family from 4 to 7 p.m., December 29, 2018, at a venue to be determined. You may call Michelle at 580 748-2241 for further information.

Philip Henry Beard, 74, died on December 12, 2018 in Oklahoma City. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on January 25, 1944, to James Charles Beard and Laverne Opal (Dowell) Beard.

Philip attended college and graduated with a master's degree; he married his wife Jennie Lee (Mills) Beard and just celebrated their 50th anniversary. The couple had four children.

Phillip was a U.S. Navy photographer for 13 years and achieved the rank...