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Allan Joseph Beitzel of Elberton, age 87, passed away on August 4, 2025.
Mr. Beitzel was the son of the late Joseph Clayton and Luella K. Zimmer Beitzel. Mr. Beitzel was preceded in death by his wife Janet Jenkins Beitzel.
Survivors include his children: Jennifer (Alden) Miller, Heather (Brooks) Mewborn, Mark (Laura) Beitzel and Lisa Black Smyth; Siblings: Joanne (Harry) Taylor, Don (Sue) Beitzel; 9 Grandchildren: Hollie Deer, Preston (Alexa) Mewborn, Peyton Mewborn, Pearce Mewborn, Kendall Adam’s, Logan Beitzel, Clayton, Bridger Black and Shannon Smyth; and 3 Great Grandchildren: Austin Deer, Isaiah Deer (Dallas) and Ethan Deer.
Memorial services will be held Sunday August 10, 2025 at 3pm at Celebration Outreach.
The family will receive friends from 2-3pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in his memory to Safe House Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 6336, Elberton, GA 30635
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, GA is assisting the family of Allan Joseph Beitzel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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