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James Beachum Obituary

James C. Beachum Sr.

- - Age 83. June 10, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Carmen for 58 years; dear son of the late Curtis M. and Margie Beachum; loving father of James Jr., William (Laura), T. Christopher and Barb (Gregg) Barker; proud grandfather of Curtis J., Lindsay, Molly, Riley and William R.; cousin of John (Claire) Trafelet and Tommy Trafelet; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Co-founder of Beachum and Roeser Development, and honored with several building awards. E. Lansing High School Tennis State Champion in 1951 and MSU varsity tennis player from 1954-1956. Visitation Tuesday, June 19th from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Wednesday, June 20th from 11:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 12 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, Birmingham. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press on Jun. 14, 2018.
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends for their loss. During this difficult time may you take some comfort from the words found at James 1:13

June 17, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. May your family be surrounded by much love and comfort at this very sad time. Psalms 71:21

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June 14, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 11, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

June 11, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

June 11, 2018

We would like to extend our condolences to The Family of James C Beachum sr may God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted (Is a61:1)

June 11, 2018

Very sorry for the lost of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4

June 11, 2018

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Jun

19

Visitation

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wm Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

705 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Jun

20

Lying in State

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MI

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20

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Holy Name Catholic Church

Birmingham, MI

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Wm Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

705 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

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