Paul James Beeman Jr.

Paul James Beeman Jr. (Little Jim), 38, of Glade Spring died Oct. 12, 2008, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was born July 15, 1970, at Wayne County, Mich., to Paul James Beeman and Loretta Meade. Surviving are two daughters, Kyra Beeman of the home and Jemmie Beeman of Bristol, Va.; two sons, Christopher Beeman and Matthew Beeman both of Independence; mother and stepfather, Loretta and Bobby Garrison of Alexandria, Va.; one brother, Clayton Beeman of Marion; one sister, LeAnne Harris of Marion; stepmother, Bonita McGuire of Marion; paternal grandmother, Effie C. Beeman of Dahgren, Va.; two grandchildren, Riley Dimaline and Aiden Beeman; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Oct. 16 in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, with the Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P. 0. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.