Arthur Bard

BARD, Mr. Arthur (Joe) - Age 69, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10AM Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11AM. Dr. Leroy Shelton officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10AM Tuesday. Mr. Bard will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Monday with preferred visitation from 5PM-7:30PM. Mr. Arthur Lester (Joe) Bard was born February 7, 1937 in Greenville, Kentucky to Reverend James A. Bard, Sr. and Sarah D. Bard. After graduating from Drakesboro Community High School in 1957, he went on to serve in the United States Army in which he was Honorably Discharged. In 1963, he moved to Flint, Michigan and was initially employed at Mead Containers. He furthered his career at Chevrolet Truck and Bus Flint Assembly where he retired after twenty-nine years of service. After moving to Flint, he met Martha Jo Coleman in 1964. They were united in holy matrimony on May 29, 1965. They were blessed with three wonderful children; Stephen, Christopher and Marlisse. Mr. Bard was an outstanding athlete and was named to the All-Tournament Team for the Kentucky High School Athletic League in 1957. Joe especially enjoyed coaching and mentoring children of all ages. He developed a passion for golf at the age of 15 when he became a caddy. Joe took great pleasure in playing the game of golf with family and friends for over 40 years. Mr. Arthur L. (Joe) Bard leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife of 41 years, Martha and four children: Stephen (Lynnann) of Henderson, NV, Christopher (Nicole) of Grand Rapids, MI, Marlisse (Gregory) of Appleton, WI and Katrinka (Leondis) of Lakewood, CA; 10 grandchildren, Brianna, David, Kevin, Jericka, Nicholas, Madison, Bryce, Morgan, Payton and Ryan; one great-grandchild, Andre; sisters, Jane Joiner, Sarah Johnson, and Mary (William) Harriford all of Flint; brothers, Lenzell (Barbara) of Evansville, IN and Benzell (Esther) of Beaver Dam, KY; mother and father-in-law, Robert and Mattie Coleman; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Bard and LaVerne Dawkins; brother-in-law, Robert Coleman, Jr.; god-daughter, Alissa Bard-Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews and close family friends. Mr. Bard was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. James A. Bard, Sr. and Sarah D. Bard; brothers, Wallace (Rudy) and James (Pete); sister, Maggie Louise Billings; son, Cedric DuBenion. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the numerous family and friends that have expressed so much love, help, concern and comfort during this difficult time. A special thank you is extended to Dr. P Sharman and Dr. J. Fahrner for their care.

Arthur Bard

February 7, 1937 - January 3, 2007