Aristotle Beard

On February 26th, the second of four children was born to William and Janice Beard in

Newark, New Jersey. They named him Aristotle Beard. Aristotle was known

affectionately as (Stink) by his family and friends. Aristotle attended Avon Avenue

Elementary School for his primary education. After finishing his primary education he

went on to attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School where he received his High School

Diploma. During his formal education, Aristotle was an excellent basketball player. And

as a matter of fact, One of the best basketball players in the Newark School District.

After Graduating High School, Stink became employed at Mann Kraft located in

Newark, New Jersey alongside his father for a number of years. Stink was also

employed as an OSHA Certified Hazmat worker at a chemical plant also located in

Newark, New Jersey.

Stink was a loving Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Nephew, Grandfather, Cousin, and

Friend. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. Stink had a heart of gold and

whenever anyone called on him he was always there. Stink was the biggest play feen

ever. If you asked him for any money, His favorite line was, “ Im not giving you a

quarter”. But if you check your bank account the money would always be there. No

matter what you could count on Stink.

Aristotle was preceded in death by his parents William and Janice Beard. He leaves to

cherish his memories, His Siblings; His Oldest Brother; Anthony Beard, His Sisters;

Sonia Beard Dixon (Kevin) and Tonia Beard Norfleet (Marvin), His Children; Shaquise

Beard (Poo Poo), Zakiyah Beard, Taneya Beard (Tati), Darrin Beard (The Beast), His

Grandson; Avery Beard, His Nephews; Shaquille Robinson (Boo Boo), Jabre Norfleet,

and Keson Dixon, His Nieces; Sha-deya Dixon, Tamara Stokes and Ashley Beard, His

Great Niece; Serenity Robinson, Great Nephew; Timothy Heyward as well as a host of

Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and Friends.