Horace Beavers Obituary

GASTONIA - Horace Beavers, 70, passed away March 31, 2008, at Belaire Health Care Center.

He was born June 28, 1937 in Cherokee County, N.C., the son of the late Johnny Herman Beavers and Sarah Sneed Beavers.

Horace was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church, Gastonia. He will be loved and missed by everyone.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, Gastonia.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ethel Thompson Beavers, of the home; son; David Michael Beavers of Bessemer City; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Beavers Coggins and Darrell Lee Coggins of Dallas; brothers; Clinton, Harley, Robert and Wayne Beavers; granddaughters, Jessica Dockery Parker and spouse Lonnie Preston Parker of Dallas, N.C., Holly Ann Dockery of Gastonia; and grandson, David Lee Coggins of Dallas.

He was preceded in death by his sons, James Horace Beavers and Todd Douglas Beavers; sisters, Lenny Mae Tanner and Radie Morgan; and nrothers, John, Wilford and Hasten Beavers.

The Rev. Leo Kuykendall will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Greg Dockery, Michael Hill, Lonnie Parker, Chris Rushing, Kenny Stiles and Scott Stiles.

Honorary pallbearers are David Michael Beavers and Weldon Tanner.

Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church, 2437 Propst St., Gastonia, NC 28056.

Interment will be at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia.

Arrangements by Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, Gastonia.

Condolences may be sent to www.greenefuneral.com

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Published by Gaston Gazette from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Horace Beavers

5 Entries

family from the mountains

April 4, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

anna reeves

April 3, 2008

my thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time of your loss. i truly enjoyed meeting your family and felt honored to have an opportunity to take care of mr beavers

Aline Tanner-Spencer

April 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sandy & Gary Rushing

April 1, 2008

What words can I use to describe the love of our family, wonderful, great, blessed, just to name a few. We are so proud to have had Horace as our Uncle, I never forget how he smiled and the love he always gave to our Aunt Ethel, his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his love and kindness to our mom Thelma. Aunt Ethel, Tammy & Darrell and family, David, Jessica & Lonnie, Holly, we love you and we will be praying for you.

cheryl ashe

April 1, 2008

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation