John L. Beard, Jr.

John L. Beard Jr. of Kennett Square passed away comfortably at his home on April 13, 2025.  He was 67 years old.  Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John L. Beard, Sr., and Ida DiMarino Beard.

John was a loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend.  John was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his family.  John started and operated John L. Beard and Son Builders with his Father (John L. Beard Sr.).  John was an avid antique car collector and skilled mechanic.  In addition to his talents with carpentry and mechanical work, after attending school he became skilled in drafting and auto body.  John enjoyed relaxing with a cup of coffee with friends and family, camping, attending car shows, his pets, and watching auto racing, westerns, mafia movies and documentaries. 

John is predeceased by his wife and the love of his life, Jennifer Beard.  He is survived by his son, John L. Beard, III, (Lindsay) and their children, Grace and Emma Beard; his daughter, Anna Beard Singer (Jeff Singer, Jr.); his sister, Joan (Beard) Miller, and brother-in-law, Jeff Chidester. 

John was and will always be very much loved and missed by all that new him. 

Visitation with the family will be from 10:00AM until 11:00AM with a funeral service at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME & CREAMTION of MATTHEW GENEREUX, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.  Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at Northbrook Marketplace, 1805 Unionville-Wawaset Rd, West Chester, PA 19382. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Parkinson’s Disease Research or Brandywine Valley SPCA.   

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