April 9, 2020. He was born on July 4, 1938 in Greensburg, KY to the late Victor and Ova (McCubbins) Beams. Mr. Beams was retired from the old Boone Box Co. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Kathleen McCubbins, Dorothy Dodson, Mabel Vance, Adele Lawler, Raymond, Bob, Wayne, Eldred, Robert and James Beams. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years the former Betty Mae Vance; a daughter, Gail Cason; a grandson, John Kory Cason; brothers, Carl and Cleadus Beams; and several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Donald Beams will be held at a later date. Funeral and burial services will be private. The family is in the care of the Southern Home of Arch L. Heady & Son, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Please leave a condolence or share a memory with the family at, www.archlheadysouthernfh.com. “The Catfish can rest now”.