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James Beaty Obituary
James Wilson Beaty, PhD., 85, lately of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Anita Law Beaty entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May 11, 2021. His Celebrations of Life Services will be held at later dates. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.
James was born April 20, 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina, son of the late Rev. Walter Kirkpatrick Beaty and Sarah Wilson Beaty. He attended Columbia Bible College and graduated from the University of South Carolina. He earned his Master's from the Columbia Theological Seminary as well as Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of South Carolina.
Before his retirement, Dr. Beaty was a professor at Beulah Heights University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he used his textbook, Sacred Grammar, to teach writing. He served as co-director with his wife and chaplain of the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless for thirty-five years. Earlier in his career he served as a professor and administrator at USC Coastal (University). He additionally authored his book, Pee Wee and Me, used for the current podcast "Pee Wee Gaskins was not my friend." Dr. and Mrs. Beaty attended Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anita of Charleston, SC; seven children: James Wilson Beaty, Jr. (Karen) of Atlanta, GA, Sanna Elizabeth "Lyssa" Beaty Fisher, (John) of Columbia, SC, Mark Youmans Beaty of Winter Park, FL, Elizabeth Whitner Hall (John Fondren) of Charleston, SC, Frank Law Beaty of Charleston, SC, Christian Wilson Beaty (Dawn) of Richmond, VA, and Donald Ashley Beaty of Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren: Whitner, Wil, Trey, Beaty, McIver, Caroline, Jackson, Eli and Jordan; and sister, Sarah Beaty Ropp of Raeford, NC.
Memorials may be made to ending homelessness, wherever you may be.
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Shawne Maranto
September 5, 2021
I did not know Mr. Beaty but recently listened to his podcast and wanted to let you know that he was an inspiration. We have a growing homeless population near me and it's easy to become jaded toward them. I will remember Mr. Beaty and effort to help them rather than resent them.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. The love of Mr. & Mrs. Beaty touched me and could be heard through the podcast. I am so glad you all have the audio of him speaking about the love he had for his family.
God bless,
Shawne
Bronica
June 20, 2021
Professor Beaty, you will be missed. My prayers are with the Beaty family. Thanks for everything you taught me in college.
Bronica Gray Williams
PETER A. DAMES
May 21, 2021
I was so sad to receive Anita's call advising of Jim's passing. I served on the Task Force for the Homeless board of directors for several years and as its Chairman for a term or two. I admit to becoming discouraged by the intractable nature of the problem...it seemed that the harder we all worked, the more homeless folks there seemed to be. Anita and Jim always soldiered on...seemingly never discouraged. While I lost track of them in recent years, I have particularly fond memories of a chartered yacht trip I invited Jim to accompany me on down the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida several years ago. While Jim was certainly an upright man of the cloth, it's safe to say a good time was had by all. He was a fine guy...condolences to all who survive him.
Peter Dames
Atlanta and Big Sur, California
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Tina Frantz
May 19, 2021
Dear Anita, I am so saddened to see the passing of sweet James. I just adored him and you. It was a honor to be his Nurse during his time at The Center of Advanced Medicine. Much comfort and peace to you.
Love Tina Frantz
S Chambers
May 18, 2021
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories and God’s promise to return our loved ones. 1st Thessalonians 4:13 & 14 .
Elizabeth Hall
May 18, 2021
Missing Dad.
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