April 14, 1975 until July 3, 2022 Brook James Beard, 47, of Fayetteville was found deceased in his home on July 3, 2022. He was born April 14, 1975 in Jacksonville, AR to James Harrel “Hal” Beard and Janice Dianne Hefner Beard. Brook grew up in the Little Rock and Beebe areas, and was known to be a hard worker and early riser. He lived in Northwest Arkansas for 15 years after moving back to Arkansas from Baltimore, MD. He was the owner of Home Works, LLC and an avid woodworker. Brook was preceded in death by his dad and step-mom, Hal and Alice Beard; his mother, Janice Abington; and his brother, Brent Beard. He is survived by his son, Kele Estes-Beard and his daughter, Siddha Estes. A memorial service in his honor is being planned for August 20, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Sequoyah’s Parker Hall in Fayetteville, AR Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Fayetteville