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Raymond Beazley Obituary
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Raymond Arthur 'Art' Beazley, 70, of Travelers Rest, SC died October 30, 2011 following a heroic 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Tuscola, Illinois, he was the loving husband of Linda Beazley and the son of the late Raymond Thomas Archer Beazley & Elizabeth Olive Goode Beazley. He graduated from Arcola High School in 1959 and received degrees in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. Art was a loyal employee Exxon Engineering from 1965 to 2000. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Travelers Rest, SC. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed playing golf. He also played the piano & saxophone, loved to read, traveled widely, actively volunteered and enjoyed family & friends. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Raymond Mark Beazley (Kimberly) & Donald Brian Beazley (Amiee); one daughter, Maresa Lynn DePuy (Daniel); six grandchildren, Ian & Tessa Beazley, Madeline & Owen DePuy, and Tanner & Brady Beazley; and one brother, John Kenneth Beazley (Cathy).
A celebration of life will take place at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Travelers Rest, SC at 1:30 pm on Thursday, November 3rd. A reception will follow. A graveside service for family members will take place on Saturday, November 5th in Arcola, Il. Donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.
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for Raymond Beazley
November 10, 2011
Dear Linda and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
It is, I know, almost impossible to bear, but you are in our prayer and thoughts and those of so many others who share your sorrow.
With all of our sympathy,
God Bless,
Ty and Barbara Wolf
November 3, 2011
Linda, My prayers are with you now as you begin this new journey of life. I know that in the days to come you will continue to draw strength from your walk these last 2 years as you remember God's comfort and joy that sustained you and Art through it all. Maggie Brewer
Carrie Gordon
November 3, 2011
Linda, our prayers are with you at this challenging time. Your husband sounds like such an amazing human being and truly an inspiration in living life to the fullest measure. Your BSF sister, Carrie G.
November 3, 2011
We all will miss him, but know where he is and look forward to a reunion!
Love to the entire family, and know we are "with you" today! Joyce Drake
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Travis Posley
November 2, 2011
"Mrs. Beazley", I am sadden to hear of Art passing away. He was a great customer of the EarthSpray Tree Care. He had a great heart and was a very open and honest man. He is truly a solider for god's army. My god bless you and the family...Travis Posley Owner
Eric & Ellen Peters
November 1, 2011
Linda, Eric and I are trusting God to walk with you through these days of 'groaning' as expressed in 2 Cor. 5:1-9. Knowing that Art is "at home with the Lord" and clothed with his "heavenly dwelling", "swallowed up by life"(!), and yet knowing how painful it is to be separated from the one who is such an interwoven part of your life. May God's nearness surround you and fill you with hope. We were grateful for the opportunity we had to meet you both and enjoy your hospitality. Mark has a rich heritage, and it is very evident in his life.
We are praying for you all, trusting that "underneath are the everlasting arms", In Christ, Eric and Ellen Peters
November 1, 2011
Beazley Family,
We are old, close friends of Art's brother, Ken, and we were so saddened us to hear of Art's illness and had prayed and hoped that he would survive this devastating disease. Ken and Cathy have always spoken so dearly of you folks and we feel like we are part of Ken's family. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Always,
Nancy and Tim Ford-Glenview, Illinois
October 31, 2011
Linda, I treasure my time shared with you and Art. I have a framed photo of Art, Terry, Ron and myself in my home, taken on the course. What wonderful memories it brings back to me. Thinking of you and your wonderful family at this sad time.
All the best,
Ray Guillaume
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