Wayne Earl Beauchamp

Wayne Earl Beauchamp
Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Wayne Earl Beauchamp, age 81, passed into eternity into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Brock Beauchamp, married for 61 years, his daughters Phyllis Beauchamp and Judy Beauchamp, and son Benjamin (Rose) Beauchamp. Grandchildren Emily Rutter, Lucas Morrison (Amber), and Jacob Morrison (Allison), along with 5 great-grandchildren; Liam, Kennedi, Carter, Dawsyn, and Harper.
He was a retired business owner (Beauchamp Hardware) were he worked beside his brother and best friend Jerry Beauchamp from 1970 until 2000. After closing the store and retiring from the hardware business, he worked as an accountant and insurance correspondent for Ginnie Springs in High Springs for 10 plus years. Prior to becoming a business owner, he worked for Brice Crate Company for 10 years.
He was a faithful member of the First Baptist church of Bronson for 60 years, where he served as an active deacon for many years, a Sunday School Teacher, and on countless committees over the years. He also served as a School Board Member for the Levy County School District for 36 years, holding the Florida record of years served. He is currently being honored with flags flying at half-staff to acknowledge his years of service, we are grateful to Superintendent Chris Cowart for recognizing his service. He also owned and operated a family farm, along with his son Ben, raising cows and growing watermelons.
In the last few years he found enjoyment working with his hands, building little treasures for all of his family and still helping around the farm. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandchildren, spoiling them and watching them grow.
His life didn't come to end when he passed away, his legacy and Godly example will live on in his family, living their lives to the fullest and being a friend to all. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30th 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Bronson at 3PM with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at the Ebenezer Cemetery in Chiefland. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bronson's Building Fund 460 S Court Street, Bronson, Fl 32621. A meal will be provided for family and friends following burial in the fellowship hall at Ebenezer. Knauff Funeral Home of Chiefland is in charge of arrangements.