Charles Gerald Beasley

Charlie was born in San Antonio on October 22, 1930, to Ross and Wilhelmina “Willie Mae” Bickenbach Beasley. The Beasleys were a pioneer ranching family in Kimble County.

He was raised in Junction where he played football and tennis, participated in FFA and rodeo, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1952 with a degree in Agriculture Economics, Charlie went into the Air Force as a lieutenant, where he served for two years. He continued his military service in the Air Force Reserves until he was honorably discharged with the rank of Major.

In 1954, Charlie moved to Uvalde where he met the love of his life, Marion Arthur. The couple married on January 28, 1956, in the First United Methodist Church, with a reception following in the Rooster Room at the Kincaid Hotel.

Charlie’s career in the insurance business began with a job offer from Font Worth “Chief” Calvert. In 1964, Charlie hired Bert McNelly. They later became partners for over 30 years until Charlie retired. Charlie was a life member of the industry’s Million Dollar Round Table and the Texas Leaders Round Table. In 1982, he was enshrined as a member of the Banker’s Life Hall of Fame.

Active in his community, Charlie was a member of the Uvalde Lions Club, the Uvalde Area Development Foundation, Uvalde Chamber of Commerce Board, UCISD School Board, and the American Red Cross Board. He was a Ruling Elder of the First Presbyterian Church and a Master Mason for over 50 years.

Marion and Charlie raised their 5 children in Uvalde, spending a great deal of family time in nearby Rio Frio and later in Concan, where they retired. In the late 90s, the couple relocated to Burnet to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Kennon “Dude” Jarvis and Weldon Beasley, mother-in-law Lucille Arthur, daughter Rebecca and grandson Davis Ward.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Marion Beasley; his children Paige Lechler and husband Jim of Marble Falls, Casey Beasley and wife Brenna of Driftwood, Doug and Jennifer Phillips of Round Rock, and Mike Beasley of Castroville; his grandchildren Luke Lechler and wife Megan of San Antonio, Abbie Floyd and husband Brad of Carrollton, Lucie Blye and husband Adam of Cedar Park, Zach Lechler of Austin, Jack Beasley of Austin, Russell Beasley of Lubbock, Charli Phillips and fiancé Andrew Roberts of Round Rock, Patton Phillips and fiancée Victoria Gandara of College Station, Trevor Ward of College Station, Anna Claire Beasley of Lubbock, Chloe Mae, Sara Beth, and J.W. Beasley of Castroville; great grandchildren Cash, Bella, Thomas and James Lechler of San Antonio, Andrew and Ashley Floyd of Fort Worth, and Kason Blye of Cedar Park; sister-in-law Debbie Desormeaux and husband Brian of Austin, niece Martha Richardson and husband Walt of Austin, and nephew John Charles Jarvis and wife Cheryl of Carbondale, Illinois.

Honorary pallbearers are Brian Desormeaux, Doug Phillips,Paul Blackburn, John Jarvis, Tommy Leonard, Dana Nunley, Brad Floyd, Adam Blye, Zach Lechler, Andrew Roberts, Jack Beasley, Russell Beasley, Trevor Ward, and J.W. Beasley.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, at 3pm at the House Pasture located at 2 North River Road in Concan, 25 miles north of Uvalde (housepasture.com). A time of fellowship will follow the service. Casual attire is requested, but Aggie attire preferred.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Central Texas Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) online (http://www.jdrf.org) or by mail (8700 Crown Hill Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78209), in honor of Charlie’s great-grandson, Thomas Lechler, or to the Livestrong Foundation at livestrong.org in honor of Charlie’s granddaughter Charli Phillips. Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com. Arrangements made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Burnet.