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 February 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 American Legion Post No. 488.

He began his career at RexHide in East Brady for 20 years. After its closing, he spent the rest of his career at Indespec.

Bill was of 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.

Survivors include one daughter, Belinda Parrish and husband, David, of Sun City West, Ariz.; 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; 26 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Jodi Beabout of Elkhart, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He 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; 13 brothers; and seven sisters.

Friends of William E. Beabout will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. one Sunday, June 23, at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., located at 707 Kellys Way in East Brady.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 102 4th Street in East Brady, with Funeral Services being held at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Raymond Eichler officiating.

Military honors and burial will follow in Bradys Bend Cemetery.

The Beabout family suggests that memorials be made in Bill's name to the East Brady Ambulance, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028 or the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department 100, Graham Street, East Brady, PA 16028.

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