Charles L. Beard, 80 of Houston died Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Houston and was a member of 2nd Baptist Church of Houston. Charles was self-employed, he made educational software. He love playing his guitar and singing. He taught in Vidor ISD in the early 1960's and was a counselor there also. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Charles is survived by his brother Eldon Beard and his wife Laurie, nephew Ethan Beard and niece Erin Beard all of Vidor, TX.