Born in Ravenna, Ohio, Butch was the only child born to James and Lovie Beasley. Raymond came to New Smyrna Beach, in 2020 from Alliance, Ohio. A machinist, he was a 1961 graduate of Rootstown High School where he excelled in football, basketball and track.
Butch loved speed, was an avid race fan, later to own and operate his own sprint car. He loved repairing and building race engines in his spare time. Butch served his country with the United States Army from 1964 through 1966; serving in Saigon, Vietnam during 1966.
Survivors include his loving companion, Lynda Arnette Webster, of New Smyrna Beach; daughter, Jennifer Fife, of Alliance, Ohio; son, Raymond E. Beasley Jr., of Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Graveside Services with military honors will be officiated by Pastor Tim Paulding on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
