Charles "Bud" Ralph Beaman Jr.

Bud is of the Baptist faith. He retired from Mason Dixon after 28 years and started a business and retired again in 2010. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren telling them about the good ole days. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, and loved walking and talking to his neighbors.

Bud Graduated from Fall Branch High School, after working for Mason Dixon for 28 years, he finished up his retirement with Coltrans Transportation. After 30 years of service, he retired from the International Brotherhood of teamsters. Starting his own business in 1995 (Tri-City Tub & Tile reglazing) and retiring completely in 2014.

Bud is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Carolyn Hensley Beaman and two sons Jeffrey Beaman and Darrel Beaman; Parents Charles Ralph Beaman Sr. and Leona Beaman; Two sisters Betty Gray and Etta Dalton.

He is survived by two grandchildren Hunter Beaman and Annabelle Beaman; Two step grandchildren Shania Shelton and Charity Shelton; Daughter-in-law Missy Beaman (Shelton) and husband Wayne; Sister Jean Akers; Brother-in-law Fred Hensley and wife Lucille; and several nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and Megan Lynch for home care assistance. Also, his neighbors that he loved so dearly; the Morris Family, the O'Reilly family, and the Ligeon family.

Family will receive friends from 1 - 2:30 PM Wednesday May 19, 2021 at East Lawn Funeral Home, and a graveside service to follow at 3 PM in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Gethsemane. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Morris.

East Lawn Funeral Home assisting the Beaman family with arrangements.

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