Charles Randolph Beasley

1920 - 2014

Charles Randolph Beasley obituary, 1920-2014, Madison Heights, VA

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

Charles Beasley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 5, 2014.

Charles Randolph Beasley, 93, of Madison Heights passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Oaks of Lynchburg. He was the husband of the late Lillian Tyree Beasley.

Born in Campbell County, December 25, 1920, he was a son of the late Charles Goodman Beasley and Clara Lillian Bryant Beasley. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 30 years of service. He was also a charter member of Randolph Memorial Baptist Church. Randolph was an avid bowler and loved to fish but he also loved working on his farm in Madison Heights raising cattle, hay and a huge garden.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Charles Keith Beasley.

He is survived by one son, Gary Beasley and his wife Betty and one daughter, Wanda B. Clements and her husband Dwayne all of Madison Heights; his daughter in law, Virgie Beasley of Madison Heights; one sister, Phyllis Willet of Black Jack, MO; one brother, Lin Beasley and his wife Nancy of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, Neal Beasley, Jr. and wife Teresa, Janet Coleman and husband John, Jessica Ofsa and husband Max, Kimberly Dorr and husband David, Nita Hrabosky and husband Chris and Kristi Crowley and husband Chuck and 10 great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by the American Legion Post 16 officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2014 at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at his residence.

The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the wonderful care provided by the staff of the Oaks of Lynchburg and Seven Hills Hospice.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Randolph Memorial Baptist Church, 4246 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights, VA 24572.

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July 18, 2014

Dan Willett

My condolences on your loss. I have fond memories of Uncle Randolph's and Aunt Lillian's hospitality when we visited their farm.

July 7, 2014

Sharon Williamson

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you strength and comfort you at this time.

Dad thought highly of Mr Beasley as they worked together at B&W.

July 7, 2014

Joyce Coffey

My deepest heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Beasley. I pray that God pours upon you His sweet Amazing Grace and overflows your heart with peace and you will feel His warm embrace.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

July 6, 2014

Hope Trent

Mr. Beasley was a wonderful man n I enjoyed talking to him when I returned his laundry every day...he will be missed...praying for the family.

July 6, 2014

Gloria Peters

Mr.Beasley was a wonderful gentleman. We have missed him in church the last year or two. We are so sorry for your loss. Carson and Gloria Peters

July 6, 2014

debbie and john reed

Our deepest sympathy.

July 5, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. .We all go back a long way with fond memories . Praying for GOD'S strength and comfort for all during this time.

Yvonne

July 5, 2014

Valerie Taylor

My sincere condolences to Wanda and Dwayne and the entire family. My heart goes out to you all.

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