Cyrus E. “Ed” Beaird 71, of Kewanna, passed away at 12:42 P.M. Sunday, June 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on October 1, 1951 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Chance Edward and Bertha Mae (McGee) Beaird. Ed had been a life long resident of Fulton County.

Ed started his professional career working at New Holland Ford as service manager. His passion for serving and law enforcement, led him to serve over thirty- two years with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department where he retired in 2015 as Sergeant. After retiring from the Sheriff’s Department, he worked part-time for Wilson’s Body Shop, Rochester. He had been a member of the Eagles Lodge and Kewanna V.F.W. His passion in life was working on anything mechanical, having great pride in his two restored cars, a 1950 Studebaker and a 1963 ½ Ford Galaxy 500. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, music, especially playing his guitar to his favorite country songs. Most of all, he loved being with his family, friends and his grandchildren.

Survivors include his companion, Jodi Miller, Kewanna, Indiana, children, Jeanette (Dale) Cave, Macy, Indiana, Karie Pena, North Judson, Indiana, grandchildren, Josh (Hannah) Haimbaugh, Rochester, Indiana, Wade (Becky) Cave, Rochester, Indiana, Cassidy (Andrew) Harlan, Rochester, Indiana, Brodi Draper, Rochester, Indiana, Nico Pena Rochester, Indiana, A.J. Haimbaugh, Macy, Indiana, great grandchildren, Chance Cave, Payton Cave, Robin Harlan, Xena Draper, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, George Clark, Jack Clark, Earl “Junior” Clark, John L. O’Connor, John Sweet, Patricia Thomas and Barbara Jean Mason, Jerry Wayne Beaird, and step-daughter, Tara Draper

A time to celebrate Ed’s life will be announces at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Disabled American Veteran’s Fund.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com