Lee "Trey" Beard III was born in Hondo Sept. 1, 1956, and went to be with the Lord Dec. 10, 2014. He was raised in Quihi and was a member of New Fountain United Methodist Church. He loved nature and was interested in horticulture; his hobby was geology. Most recently, he worked for a non-profit that provides services to families who have terminally ill members. He loved architecture, reading, collecting articles about his hometown of Hondo and Quihi, local sports and travel. He was a very spiritual person who loved the Lord and found peace in scripture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelda Schweers Beard and Lee Andrew Beard Jr., and grandparents, Jacob and Louisa Schweers, Lee Andrew Beard Sr. and Viola Beard. He is survived by sisters, Patricia Amezquita, Bonnie Hunt and Debbie Elias; nieces, Ann Hargrove, Celeste Parker and Amanda Barnwell; and nephew, Shannan Young. Memorials may be made to the Disciples of the Trinity, an non-church-related organization that helps terminally ill children, men and women; operates a food pantry and clothing bank; and provides assistance with househould goods, medical bills, housing, special wishes and sometimes funeral assistance. Donations can be sent to them at DOT, 5810 Live Oak St., Dallas TX 75214.