James Newton Beckemeyer

James Newton Beckemeyer, Jim to his friends and family, of Winder, GA, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1961, to Frances Howell Rentz Beckemeyer and Delmont Emil Beckemeyer. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Michelle; children, Liam and Frances; and his honorary brothers, George Goodhart and Lao Thao. He also leaves behind a large circle of friends.

He was an Eagle Scout out of Scout Troop 467 in Atlanta, GA. He spent his life as an adult leader in Scouting mentoring countless young people, most recently in Troop 700 and 5700. There he watched his two children, Liam and Frances, each obtain the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, and hike. If it could be done outdoors, he loved it. He was also a farmer who raised numerous cows, pigs, goats, chickens,

and the occasional orphaned opossum over the years.

By far, his favorite thing he ever did was become husband to Michelle and father to Liam and Frances. He loved and protected his family fiercely. He taught Liam and Frances how to hunt, fish, and farm. Anything they expressed an interest in, he dove wholeheartedly into supporting them. He and Michelle were always Liam and Frances’ biggest fans. If you ever ran into him anywhere or spoke to him, it was a guarantee you’d hear about how proud of his children he was.

The family is planning a gathering to celebrate his life on November 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Winder First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the American Red Cross or the LifeLink Foundation.