Dorion James Beard

Dorian James Beard was born November 9, 1982, to Shirelle Mitchell and the late Daniel Beard (Poonie) Edward Mitchell proudly took on the role of Dorian’s father in 1992. Dorian departed this life on November 25, 2023, after enjoying his last Thanksgiving celebration at home with his family. He was educated in the Penn Hills School district where he met and maintained numerous friendships. Dorian’s circle was large and inclusive. His cousins Chae and Mario Boyd and Kevan Gaines (aka his brother from another mother) have all been at his side throughout every major event in his life. Ten years later, Dorian became a role model to two younger siblings, Eddie and Brandon, who idolize their big brother. Dorian excelled academically and was a standout on the Penn Hills football team as a nose guard leading to a scholarship at Akron University. Dorian was a talented athlete and was involved in numerous sports to include wrestling, baseball, and track and field. His father, Ed, never missed an event. Dorian was a starter on Akron’s football team for all four years, and successfully completed his bachelor's degree in communications in 2006. Shortly after graduation, Dorian began his career as a retail manager in Pittsburgh PA while concurrently beginning his family. Dorian is the proud father to Kendall, Kameron and Kensley Beard, the loves of his life. Dorian moved to Atlanta in 2011 and established roots in rapid fashion involving all of his children in sports and multiple activities. During this time, Dorian worked for FedEx as a driver. After several years, Dorian met and fell in love with fiancé, Tamara Gaither and spent the next 8 years of life enjoying vacations, family time, and frequenting some of their favorite local clubs and restaurants. Dorian truly never met a stranger and loved his family above all things. Every morning, Dorian began his morning with the Breakfast Club which included Kevan, Steven (Boomie) and conversations consisted of any topic imaginable, a true tribute to the close relationships that Dorian established in life. At a very young age, Dorian accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and he lived His life accordingly. Dorian was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Beard, grandmothers, Lorraine Pratt and Katherine Bentley, uncle, Walter Bentley. Dorian leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Edward and Shirelle Mitchell, children, Kendall, Kameron and Kensley Beard, fiancé, Tamara Gaither, brothers, Edward and Brandon Mitchell, Daniel Castleberry, sister, Jasmine Catrow, Kevan (Shaneece) Gaines, grandfather Walter Bentley, grandmother, Anne Mitchell, uncle, Dion (Kim) Bentley, aunts, Michele (Hershel) Boyd, Glenda (Ramone) Davis, Leslie (David) Brown, Darcia Mitchell and Tonya Bentley and a host of cousins, friends and other relatives. Dorion J. Beard, 41, of Sneville, GA, GA passed on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at our Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045, during this time the family will have small chapel service from 5:00PM-7:00 PM. Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at 10: 00 AM at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Please express your condolences here on our website. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045

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Dorion James Beard

November 9, 1982 - November 25, 2023