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Cletus Beam

1929 - 2020

Cletus Beam obituary, 1929-2020, Johnstown, OH

BORN

1929

DIED

2020

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Johnstown, Ohio

Cletus Beam Obituary

Beam, Cletus
Cletus Beam, 90, of Johnstown, passed away August 8, 2020 after a long illness. He was born November 30, 1929 in Miami County, Troy, Ohio. At the age of 14, he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Until his illness, he was an active member of the Miller Memorial United Methodist Church serving many years as a Sunday School teacher, worship leader, and serving on many committees at the local and state level. Cletus was preceded in death by his parents Ted and Thelma (Hunt) Beam, his sister Florine Jackson, and his wife of 59 years, Shirley (Corkwell) Beam. He is survived by his three children, Deb Smitley, Barb (Tim) Martin and Ted (Debbie Williamson) Beam. Cletus and his wife, Shirley had nine grandchildren, Jeannette (Joe) Dixon, Bill Smitley, John (Anna) Wells, Maureen Martin, Ian Martin, Ariel (Derek) Popplewell, Alexander Beam, Alissa Beam, Amelia Beam and five great-grandchildren, Jacob Dixon, Julia Dixon, Joseph Wells, Ezekiel Wells, and Naomi Wells. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Funeral service will be at 10am on Thursday, at Green Hill Cemetery in Johnstown, OH, with Pastor Calvin Alexander officiating. An online memorial is available at www.ckfraley.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, 2020.

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Jeff K.

August 17, 2020

No doubt he is with Our Saviour now. Several years under his instruction made a good impression on me.

Sue Blaha

August 13, 2020

Dear Family, I worked years ago with Cletus at the County Library in Newark in the Outreach Dept. He was loved by staff and the patrons he delivered books to. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Blaha

Bonnie Kent

August 12, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss ,Your Father was a great man and I remember your Mother at the Library . Mr Beam was my science teacher back in the 60’s , he alway was so kind and caring . Always smiling . We are praying for God’s strength and comfort. God Bless you all . Sincerely Bonnie Armintrout Kent

Mary E Napier

August 11, 2020

I remember coach Beam from middle school and high school. He tried to get me to touch a worm. Wonderful teacher

Ryan Metoxen

August 10, 2020

Although it has been a few years (class of 1984)...In my 20's and early 30's I took up bicycle racing, I always thought of him during the most excruciating challenges and was able to push through them!... I remember him holding that stopwatch saying 'run up and down this hill until my finger gets tired' ;), or, if you wanted to give up, you were a 'space taker upper' ;)... my favorite T-shirt he sometimes wore during track practice said 'oh, the agony of de'FEET' ! ;)... Lots of memories... My Condolences to his family, rest in peace Mr. Beam...

Timothy W Harris

August 10, 2020

I remember Mr. Beam as a very good health teacher. He challenged me to climb to the top of the old Gym on the ropes using just my arms. The bet was five dollars . I did it! Several weeks later after me reminding him every day he paid me. I will never forget him. He was simply a good moral man. Really devoted as a track coach. One of the legendary coaches at JHS. I will never forget sitting in Health class listening to Mr. Beam teach. My condolences to his family. Hope to see you in Heaven Mr. Beam.

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