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1936
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2021
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Robert Beare Obituary
Jackson - "I've lived a charmed life."—Bob Beare
Born on May 9, 1936, Robert Lee Beare, III, rose from Earthly Life on April 27, 2021 after a short illness. Bobby's life will be forever defined by love for his wife Fran, his daughters, Penny and Frances, and his sheer gusto for life.
Bobby who was raised in Jackson, Tennessee, graduated from Jackson Merry High School and attended Sewanee and Vanderbilt. Bobby was an uncompromising businessman, first helming his family's business, The Beare Co., and later in real estate.
Bobby was Jackson's Athlete of the Year in 1954, an avid outdoorsman and world-class marksman. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award by the Boy Scouts of America for his longtime service. His robust, jovial laugh could fill a room like no other.
Bobby found hope, renewal, inspiration & fellowship as a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry for many years.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Beare, Jr. and and Sarah McCain Beare and his sister, Mary Katherine Beare Willingham.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Welch Beare, his daughters, Jane Pendleton Causey and Frances Welch Causey, his nephew Joseph Alexander Crook, his nieces Sarah Willingham Hamil and Rebecca Grisham Willingham and several great nieces and nephews.
SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jackson, Tennessee on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11am. The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 AM until the service. Please adhere to covid protocol.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Tennessee or St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, 731.668.1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com
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Faye Heidelberg
April 29, 2021
I grew up on Stoddert St. and Mr. Bob Beare had his company "The Beare Ice and Coal Company at the end of the street.. My Mother Marie Froman had a nursing home down the street... She thought the world of him.. One ofthe sweetest men we ever met... A genuine good man that loved people and his family...He was always very kind.. He will be missed for sure..Prayers for Mrs. Beare and the family...Heaven gained an Angel to help watch over everyone..
Ann Flynt
April 28, 2021
Bob and Fran welcomed us to St. Luke's Episcopal Church when we first moved here in 2007. He was a lovely, kind man, with a huge heart. We are blessed to have known him, and to know Fran. May light perpetual shine upon Bob. Ann, Charlie, and Maddie Flynt
Russell N. Gallimore
April 28, 2021
Fran & family: I knew Bob while we were students in 1956 and 1957 at Lambuth College in Jackson. He was friendly and out-going. When Carroll and I retired in Jackson, we called on Bob and Fran to assist with our real estate needs. May God comfort and keep you. Rev. Russell N. Gallimore, Jackson, TN, April 28, 2021
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