(Coffeen)--On Wednesday afternoon, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office received a call about a man who was found dead. Sheriff's Deputies, the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, and State Police responded to the area, about two and a half miles southwest of Coffeen.

Upon arrival, the body of 73 year old Howard Beard of Coffeen was found. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Montgomery County Coroner Rick Broaddus.

Beard was reported missing by his family on January 16th. An investigation is ongoing by the Montgomery County Sheriff's and Coroner's Office.