Wayne Eugene Beal

Wayne Eugene Beal, a beloved resident of Newton, North Carolina, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on August 14, 1940, Wayne lived a life marked by dedication to his family and his career.

Wayne graduated from Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, NC. He furthered his education by studying short courses in furniture at CVCC in Hickory, NC, which laid the foundation for his long and successful career in the furniture and foam industry. Wayne retired after approximately 50 years of dedicated service in this field.

Wayne will be remembered for his dedication, both to his family and his work, and for the love he shared with those around him. He loved the Lord, enjoyed watching sports, especially Duke Basketball, and eating Alice's home cooking.

He was married for 48 years to Alice Angel Owens Beal, with whom he shared a loving family. Wayne is survived by his son, Dane Beal, and wife Lisa of Belmont, NC; daughter, Gina Kincaid, and husband Greg of Hudson, NC; and grandchildren, Kirby Mentz and husband Emil, Ethan Beal and wife Katherine, Kameron Kincaid, and Corey Kincaid. He was also a proud great-grandfather to Eden Shirley Mentz and eagerly anticipated the arrival of another great-grandchild. Additionally, Wayne is survived by his step-son, Randall N Evans, and wife Alison C of Concord, NC, and step-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Kinsey, and Tyler Evans. His sister, Doris Herman, and husband Tony also survive him.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Harry Beal and Florence Beal, and his brother, Jerry Beal.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, located at 56 NW Blvd, Newton, NC 28658, on December 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm with Dr. Paul Gilliam officiating.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church in Newton NC or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

The Beal Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home