Billy Joe Beaver

Billy Joe Beaver obituary, Kennett, MO

Billy Joe Beaver

Billy Beaver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Malden on Jan. 15, 2026.
Billy Joe Beaver, the son of the late Edward Cleveland Beaver and Evelyn Reed Beaver, was born June 9, 1951, in St. Louis, MO.

He was a member of the Eagles Club of Kennett, MO.

Mr. Beaver died Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Kennett, MO, at the age of 74 years.

Survivors include Brenda Pemberton of the home; 2 daughters, Laurie Ann Stowe of Grandville, MI and Kelly Powell of Caruthersville, MO; 2 sons, Steven Beaver (Jennifer) of Holcomb, MO and Jeff Beaver of St. Charles, MO; 3 step sons, Bruce McCormick, Dennis Lebo, Jr., Greg Norton all of Kennett; 5 step daughters, Sommer McCormick and Tina Norton Hill of Kennett, Mandy Hess of Campbell, MO, Donna Walker of Clarkton, MO and Judy Musgraves of Springfield, MO, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death his parents, Edward and Evelyn Beaver and 1 step son, Shane McCormick.

A visitation will be held at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 P.M., in the chapel, with Kyle Hankins officiating.

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