John Gordon Beach Jr., 70 of Heiskell, TN went to live with the lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
Mr. Beach grew up in Lake City, TN and in 1965 he joined the Army's Intelligent Division where he served in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. After leaving the service in 1967 he moved to Heiskell, TN. He enjoyed farming, working on old cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother Victoria Massengill Beach and father John Gordon Beach Sr; both of Lake City, TN., and brother William Laskey of Cleveland OH.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Viola Faye Malone Beach, son Michael Beach and wife Billie, daughter Melinda Watson and husband Richard, loving grandchildren Kadie and Maranda Beach, Arianah Frost and James Wells. Brothers Terry Beach and wife Angie of Carryvile TN, Harold Beach and wife Wilma of Heiskell TN, Otis Beach of WV, Sisters Evelyn England of Cinncinatti, OH., Sue Mcbee and husband Rocky of Sharps Chapel TN, Mary Beach of Lake City, TN and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hatmaker Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 7:00 PM in with Rev. Roger Stanley and Rev. Michael Keck officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Vandergriff Cemetery in Heiskell, TN.
You can view John's guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Details
Friday, January 28th, 2011, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Hatmaker Funeral Home
Service Details
Friday, January 28th, 2011, 7:00pm, Hatmaker Funeral Home
Interment Details
Vandergriff Cemetery