William E. Beabout

1934 - 2024

William E. Beabout, 90, of East Brady, died Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024, at ACMH Hospital.
Born April 24, 1934, in East Brady, he was the son of John A. and Maude L. (Reighard) Beabout.
On Feb. 20, 1955, Bill married Deloris Reed. She preceded him in death in 2006.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Bill served during the Korean conflict. He was a recipient of the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Medical Badge. He was a member of the American Legion Post 488.
Bill began his career at RexHide in East Brady for 20 years, then after its closing, spent the rest of his career at Indespec.
Bill was of the Protestant faith. He attended the Baptist church for many years, where he served as a deacon. In recent years, he attended the Presbyterian church.
Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing guitar, harmonica and singing gospel music. He dearly loved his family and will be remembered as a jokester, always making people smile.
Bill was the last remaining member of the 21 Beabout siblings. He is survived by one daughter, Belinda Parrish and husband, David, of Sun City West, Ariz.; and four sons, Timothy E. Beabout of East Brady, Douglas G. Beabout and wife, Cindy, of East Brady, Philip A. Beabout and wife, Jodie, of East Brady, and Keith L. Beabout of East Brady; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Bill is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Jodi Beabout of Elkhart, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Perry Beabout; one daughter-in-law, Pam Beabout; one sister-in-law, Peggy Winslow; and 13 brothers and seven sisters.
BEABOUT - Friends of William E. Beabout, who died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028.
Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 102 4th St., East Brady. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Raymond Eichler officiating.
Military honors and burial will follow in Bradys Bend Cemetery.
The Beabout family suggests memorials be made in Bill's name to the East Brady Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028, or the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Graham St., East Brady, PA 16028.
To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.