Wayne Beasley, age 69 of Foxworth, MS passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Hattiesburg, MS. He gave 51 years of employment to the offshore industry, working most recently with Petroleum Marine Services from where he retired.
Wayne was recognized as a master of all trades as he could do most of anything testing his abilities to the fullest. He especially enjoyed creating masterpieces through woodworking. Wayne most enjoyed time spent with family and revealed his role as a father and grandfather through his sweet demeanor and the patience of Job.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Beasley and Annie Merritt Beasley; his granddaughter Alaina Beasley; and 22 siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Beasley; daughters, Latashawa Beasley (Jennifer Bochicchio); and Deianna Beasley; a son, Cecil Beasley, Jr.; sisters, Sherry Dennis, Wendy Alderman; a brother, Mikell Beasley (Mary); 10 grandchildren, Magan Beasley, Emily Beasley, Makayla Beasley, Cecil Beasley, III, Caeli Bochicchio Essex, Alaina Peak, Olivia Peak, Hunter Peavy, Kerri Powell and Joseph Powell; eight great-grandchildren; and his daughter-in-law, Valerie Beasley.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, MS. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home chapel. Dr. Daniel Smith will officiate and burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery assisted by Cecil Beasley, Adam Beasley, Ronnie Beasley, Mikey Beasley, Jimmy Fornea, Joseph Miller as pallbearers with honorary pallbearer, David Blansett.