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Thomas Beaman Obituary

Thomas G. Beaman Sr., 95, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II, was a retired employee of Tidewater Supply Company, and a member of the Moose Club. Preceding him in death were his parents, John B. and Sally Beaman; brothers, Roger Beaman, John Branch Beaman Jr., Robert Beaman, Hunter Beaman, and Winfield S. Beaman; and sisters, Elizabeth Saunders and Anne Reems. His surviving family includes sons, Thomas G. Beaman Jr. and special friend, Mary Lou Holland, and Garry Branch Beaman and wife, Barbara; daughter, Linda Apter and husband, Andrew; sisters, Ellen Beamon, Jessie Fisher, and Sarah Lee White; and grandchildren, Sarah, Branch, Raleigh, and Matthew Thomas. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008, in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with Military Honors performed by the DAV Honor Guard. The Rev. Mark Stugelmeyer will officiate. Flowers are appreciated and donations may be made in his name to the Apple Tree/ Alzheimer's Unit of the VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnmoakey.com. The Beaman family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2008.

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Emily and John

November 19, 2008

Tom and Mary,
Words cannot express what I know that you are feeling at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers and always in our heart. We love you both.

Betty Eggers

November 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan T Martin

November 18, 2008

Garry, Barbara and family:

May the Lord's blessings of peace be with you at this time of loss and grant you the comfort of your treasured memories.
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Nancy Lee

November 18, 2008

My Uncle Boots was the best at so many things. He could always make me laugh. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He had so many wonderful stories my children just loved to have him visit and tell his stories. Our only regret is we never got to see enough of him.

Jonathan & Jennifer Beaman

November 17, 2008

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jennifer Beaman

November 17, 2008

I will always remember the trip to Nagshead as child and the numerous adventure stories my dad would share about Uncle Boots and all Beaman Brothers. With sincere sympathy during this difficult time.

Roger Beaman

November 17, 2008

Uncle Boots we are going to miss you. Love and Sympathy from Roger & Susan Beaman.

Karen Gavrilovic

November 17, 2008

I will always remember the twinkle in Uncle Boot's eyes, his keen sense of humor and his very silly puns! He is fondly remembered and very loved by his many nieces and nephews.

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