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David Beachy Obituary

David Allen Beachy, Sr. CHARLOTTE - David Allen Beachy, Sr., 58, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at his home following an extended illness. David was born in Hartville, OH on February 28, 1954 to the late Joni E and Malinda Byler Beachy (Frye). David was the youngest of five children and worked for Alexander Truck Service for 25 years. Despite his grave illness, David eased the pain of his loved ones with his courage and humor. A beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather and uncle, he will be greatly missed. His many extended family members and dear friends will miss him greatly. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 2nd at his home. David is survived by his wife, Jean Benton Beachy; three sons, David Beachy, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, Matthew Beachy, of Charlotte, Jonathan Beachy, of Charlotte; a daughter, Jessie Beachy, of Concord; a grandson, Austin Beachy, of Charlotte; two brothers, Norman Beachy and wife Judy, of Middlebury, IN, Floyd Beachy, of Cochranton, PA; two sisters Mary Ellen Miller and husband Henry, of Cochranton, PA and Louise McClellan, of Honea Path, SC. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a daughter, Jolene Rene Beachy and a step-father, Ben Frye. Memorials may be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1848, Longmont, CO, 80502. Family and friends are invited to sign the online register book at www.mcewendertiachapel.com The Derita Chapel of McEwen Service is serving the Beachy family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 1, 2012.

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jim and sue wagler

December 3, 2012

so sorry for your loss

Ronald and Lee McGraw

December 2, 2012

Jean and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Gary Brown

December 2, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

brian ormand

December 2, 2012

David will be greatly missed. Just a great person and friend. Prayers go out to the Jean and the Family.

steven benton

December 2, 2012

You were always willing to offer advice and help anyone with anything I'm gonna miss you uncle David

Shawna Smith

December 1, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to the Beachy family.

Jerry W Bailey

December 1, 2012

No one can trully know what you are experiencing in this time of loss....Please accept my condolences and know that you & your family are in my thoughts! May God grant you the grace,courage & strength to endure this moment in time....Rest In Peace my friend ...David !!

melissa fowler

December 1, 2012

I am so sorry for your great loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Wike / Isenhour

December 1, 2012

Deeply saddened after the news of your loss. I hope that you find strength and peace during this trying time.

cindy corcoran

December 1, 2012

David you are a good man and you will be dearlý missed at circle k you are in our prayers. You wonderful wife is in our prayers as well

December 1, 2012

I am so thankful to our heavenly Father that I was blessed to know you and David and to be there to witness his faith and baptism and to hear him pray in the hospital that day. I love you all and pray that God will bless our time together tomorrow at your home by "the lake."

steph neely

December 1, 2012

You will always be loved and missed david/paw paw. I'm so sorry for everybodies loss. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.

Sonya Nettles

December 1, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of sweet David. Our prayers and love go out to all of you.

December 1, 2012

God be with you today and always. Mike and I pray for you in the coming days healing and that the good memories of the time you shared with him sustain your and make you smile

Shauna Spratt

December 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I pray that you find strength and comfort in God's love.

Ronnie and Brenda Oehler

December 1, 2012

Jean, we are so sorry for your loss. Will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.

David & Kathy Holland

December 1, 2012

Deepest sympathy to Jean, Mathew and JJ.

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