He was born on November 26, 1959 to the late Rufus and Jeannette Beasley in Hartsville Tennessee. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Melvin Jennette Cox; father, Rufus Jerome Beasley Sr.; Grandmother, Augusta; and Brother David Beasley.
Rufus is survived by his children, Markus (Courtney) Beasley, Derrick Beasley, Barry (Sarah) Keith; siblings, Randy, Jackie, Kenneth, Eddie, Tina, and Angelia; grandchildren Marlee, Audi, Alleigha, Lilly, Maddy, Elijah, Amari and Kingston Jerome; significant other, Sharon; and many beloved extended friends and family.
Besides his love for Notre Dame Football, Rufus enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida. He was very family oriented and had a heart for giving. One of his favorite holidays was Christmas, mainly to be spend time with his grandchildren. Rufus thoroughly loved to work, he said “Heating and Air was his life.”
