BLAKE BEARD
FOREVER 22
"Blake was a loving, giving, generous soul. He never met a stranger and never let anyone go in need if he could help it. He had the heart the size of Texas and is missed truly by those he knew and loved." These words, shared by his family, capture the essence of a man whose life was defined by the love and light he brought to others.
Blake Beard, affectionately known as "Mr. 601," carried a heart so vast that it seemed to hold the entire world. He had a way of seeing people—not just their faces or their words, but the needs and hopes they carried inside. To Blake, no one was a stranger. Every person he met was someone to connect with, to help, to care for.
Blake’s generosity wasn’t just a trait—it was his way of life. He gave freely and fully, his kindness extending like an open road under the Mississippi sun. Whether it was a kind gesture or a small act of support, Blake’s actions left an indelible mark on the lives he touched.
Though his time here was far too short, the ripples of his love continue to move through the world. His absence is deeply felt by those who knew him, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who carry his memory. Blake’s legacy is a reminder that even in the face of loss, the love we give has the power to outlast a lifetime.
December 4, 1998 – May 12, 2021
Hattiesburg, Mississippi