Colonel Beals was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1945 to Hervey and Lucille Beals. He served with distinction on active duty in the United States Army for 30 years from 1963 to 1993. Colonel Beals served overseas tours of duty in Korea, Vietnam, and Germany as well as in assignments in the United States in Washington DC, Alabama, Kansas, and Texas. He was a role model and mentor for many soldiers and officers.
After retirement in 1993, Colonel Beals was active in local affairs in Copperas Cove serving as an investigator for the County Attorney and as a member of the Copperas Cove Independent School District Board. He also spent time as a training consultant/contractor for Vinnell Arabia and Oshkosh in Saudi Arabia. Colonel Beals had a lifelong passion for history having received history degrees from Auburn University, the US Army Command & General Staff Military Arts and Sciences program, and Tarleton State University. He enjoyed travel; music; all things German especially German beer; and his beloved Boxer, Mr. Briggs.
Colonel Beals is preceded in death by his parents, brother Eddy, wife Caroline, and son Casey.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Pamela Robinson of Copperas Cove; his children Kirsten Beals of Charlotte, North Carolina; his son Andrew Beals (Teresa) of Stafford, Virginia, grandchildren Sandy and A.J. of Stafford, Virginia; his stepson Brady Robinson (Carolina) of New Braunfels, Texas; and his brother Gary Beals (Naomi) of Hilo, Hawaii.
Colonel Beals' notable active duty assignments included:
• Republic of Vietnam 1968, 2d Battalion 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
• Germany 1974-1977, 1st Squadron 1st Cavalry, 1st Armor Division
• Fort Rucker, AL 1977-1980, U.S. Army Aviation Center
• Ft. Leavenworth, KS 1981, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
• Fort Hood, TX 1981-1983, S3 2nd Brigade 1st Cavalry Division
• Washington, DC (the Pentagon) 1984, Office of the Army Chief of Public Affairs
• Germany 1985-1987, Commander 2nd Battalion 36th Infantry, 3rd Armored Division
• Montgomery, AL 1988, U.S. Air Force Air War College
• Fort Hood, TX 1990-1993, Inspector General and Public Affairs Officer III Corps and Fort Hood
Colonel Beals' significant commendations and awards included:
• Legion of Merit
• Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and V Device
• Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
• Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters
• Air Medal
• Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
• Army Good Conduct Medal
• National Defense Service Medal with Service Star
• Vietnam Service Medal — Second Award
• Army Service Ribbon
• Overseas Service Ribbon — Fourth Award
• Vietnam Campaign Medal
• Republic of Vietnam Gallantly Cross Unit Citation with Palm
• Combat Infantryman Badge
• Senior Army Aviation Badge
• Army Staff Identification Badge
While there is no formal ceremony planned, Colonel Beals will be interred at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at a future time.
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