Obituary of Marvin Beard

Nags Head, NC Mr. Marvin Davidson Beard III, age 71, of 8442A, Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC, died Tuesday, September 9, 2003, in Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Beard was born in Los Angeles, CA, the son of the late Marvin Davidson Beard, Jr. and Eula Beard, and was the husband of Judith Ralphy Beard of the residence. Marvin was a journalist for many years, having graduated from the University of Kentucky. He worked in many areas with the Associated Press and newspapers. He was at one time the youngest bureau chief for the AP. He came to the Outer Banks in 1980 to be the first editor and general manager for the Outer Banks Current. He started Outer Banks Resort Rentals, a timeshare rental and resale business in 1984, eventually being known as ‘The King of Timeshare’. He served with the Marines during the Korean War. An avid baseball fan, he participated in the Baltimore Orioles Fantasy Camp in 1993. He and his wife were supporters for the local Dare Devil team and were a host family for the past several years. Besides his wife, Mr. Beard is survived by two daughters, Lucy Beard of Sarasota, FL, and Amy Parcels and husband, Mike, of Bradenton, FL; two step-daughters, Jane Parks and husband, Gordon, of Richmond, IN; and Elizabeth Woody and husband, John, of Seattle, WA; one step-son, James Eberhart and wife, Alva, of Kirkwood, MO; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Beard. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 19, 2003, at 3:00 PM at the Outer Banks Beach Club gazebo on Clark Street, Milepost 9, Kill Devil Hills. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.