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Leonard Beasley Obituary
Mr. Beasley was born August 26, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to John H. and Ernestine Beasley. He graduated from North High School and later served in the United States Army. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age and was a member of Greater Bethel Baptist Church. He was a proud retiree of Norton Company and enjoyed fishing, listening to gospel music and talking to his children, friends and family.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Leonard is survived by his parents, John H. and Ernestine Beasley; sister, Cheryl Witherspoon; brother, Terry (Willa) Beasley, Larry (Georgia) Beasley and Joe Stephens; his children, Leonard James Beasley, Jr., Regina (Jamie) Tate, Deitra (Tommie) Douglas and numerous grandchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 404 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306, Senior Pastor Melford Elliot, officiating. Friends may visit at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form at 878 Emory Ave., Akron, Ohio and condolences may be sent to 5505 Haybridge Rd., Charlotte, N.C. 28269.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Beasley
EDITH HAMILTON-HOLMES
August 29, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Minister Darious L. Anderson
August 20, 2010
To the Family of Mr. Leonard Beasley Sr... Words can not express the sense of loss I felt as I was told of his passing. At the time of his passing, I was in Charlotte, NC and as such wasn't able to made it to the service... However Please do know Lynn, Regina and Dietra that you will always be my sisters and brother. I love you and my thoughts and prayers are of you today and always. May the Peace of God... and the Power of His Healing Virtue continue to keep your hearts during these very difficult hours of bereavement. God Bless You Always... Love, Roydell, Diangelo, myself and LaDonna Anderson
MARGARET & JAMES ROBERTS
July 29, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
IDA NORMENT
July 29, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Holly Williams
July 27, 2010
To my Aunt Ernestine, Uncle John, Terry, Larry, and Cheryl, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Leonard will be missed. He was all about family and I admired him for that. May God comfort and keep you. I love you all so much. Your niece and cousin.
LINDA BRAY
July 27, 2010
LEONARD, WAS A PAL A FRIEND A CHURCH MEMBER . I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM AND REMENBER HIM AS HE WAS. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY OUR HEARTS BE LIFTED UP. LEONARD I'LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.
July 27, 2010
From Roger Henry,
I'm thinking about you all, love you. I've always appreciated knowing you all. May God bless and keep you; not only in this time; but in all the days that are ahead.
RH
(330) 753-0462
July 27, 2010
Rev. Patrick Henry,
I am deeply saddened by the untimely loss of Leonard. My prayer for your family is that the Lord God would bless and keep you all, cause the face to shine upon you, exhalt his countenence toward you, and give you all peace. Amen
Simone Ellerson
July 27, 2010
Deitra and family
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. May you find comfort in your faith.
Charlotte Wade
July 27, 2010
Rev. Terry(Willa) Beasley and family,
You are all in my prayers.
Jeannette (Goodloe) King
July 26, 2010
Minister Terry Beasley,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!
Sandra Sykes
July 25, 2010
To the Beasley Family
May it comfort you to know, others share in your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have my deepest symathy.
Sandra (Montgomery) Sykes
July 25, 2010
Mr. & Mrs. Beasley, Larry, Cheryl, Terry and the entire Beasley family. Our sincerest sympathy at the passing of your loved one and our friend Leonard. He has exchanged time for eternity. Our prayers are with each of you during this your hour of bereavement.
Sincerely,
Reverend Robert and Beverly Lewis
Kim Dornack
July 25, 2010
Regina and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
clarence&gloria dawson
July 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila Spear-Melton
July 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy To the Beasley family for the loss of Leonard but remember the good times it help to get you peace. God will put his loving arms around you.
July 25, 2010
Cheryl, Mr. & Mrs. Beasley, Earl & Autumn and the entire Beasley family,
Know that God has called your loved one home, and he is in good hands.
May God Bless and keep all of you, as you wait for the day when the lord will say "well done my good and faithful servant".
Joe & Donna Turnage (Akron Ohio)
Patricia L. H. Jackson
July 24, 2010
Terry and Family,
God be with you as you are on this difficult road, and remember that He knows, sees, and Cares!
Much luv to you and your family.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
July 25, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Greater Bethel Baptist Church
July 24, 2010
On behalf of the Greater Bethel Baptist Church family and Senior Pastor, Melford J. Elliott, we say to the Beasley family in your hour of bereavement, to continue to trust in the Lord, God never makes mistakes. We may not understand why God does what He does, but we'll better by and by. Be encouraged God will give you strength. God Bless You.
Sharon Hamilton-Robinson
July 24, 2010
Peace to the family and friends and many loved ones
Pam Gibson
July 24, 2010
To Terry, Children and the Beasley Family:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you during this time. I've been around Leonard for so many years and I will truly miss him. Trust and lean on GOD to give strength and comfort.
Pat Norment
July 24, 2010
My prayers and condolences to the family.
GAYLE & EDDIE BROWN
July 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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