Winfred Beamon

Rocky Hock, NC – Winfred Allane “Al” Beamon, 91, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7 a.m. Al was born in Elizabeth City, NC on January 10, 1920. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to the late Bessie Newell Beamon of Spokane, WA. A veteran of World War II, he served in the 32nd bomb squadron of the Army Air Corps. He was a co-founder of Beamon & Lassiter, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA before retiring to Rocky Hock, NC and residing on the Chowan River. For the past two years he has lived at Chesapeake Place Assisted Living.

He was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, VA and later moved his membership to Edenton United Methodist Church in Edenton, NC. He was a member of both the Kempsville Ruritan Club and the Rocky Hock Ruritan Club. He was active in many community service projects throughout his life.

Al was a loving husband, devoted to his family. He had a love for nature and enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, traveling, boating, and camping. He was always friendly and a positive role model for many.

Left to cherish his memory are children William Allan Beamon of Virginia Beach, VA and wife Pam, Rebecca Ann Beamon of Virginia Beach, VA, and Robert Newell Beamon and wife Cindy of Moyock, NC; seven grandchildren, Nichole Smith, Melody Cariello and husband Steve, Joshua Smith and wife Mary Jane, Sasha Beamon, Shannon Beamon, Nastya Beamon, and Faith Beamon. He is also survived by Rob Ansbach, husband of deceased granddaughter Sonya Ansbach; and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, 23464, officiated by Pastor Charles Moseley with interment to follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.