Howard Patrick "Pat" Beale
Howard Patrick "Pat" Beale
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Pat served 4 years in the U.S. Airforce as a crew chief while stationed in Germany. After the service he went to work for Birdsong Peanuts and worked as a peanut buyer until he retired. Pat was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, The Ruritans, American Legion, several hunt clubs, and a tractor club in North Carolina. He loved music, especially old country, and blue grass. His favorite hobby was restoring antique John Deere Tractors.
He is survived by his daughter Kaye B. Hewitt and husband Bubba; sons "Rick" H.P. Beale Jr. and wife Stephanie and Michael Steven Beale and wife Sharon; grandchildren Brooke Elliott, Taylor Elliott, Michael Beale, Kathleen Beale, Madalyn Beale, and Savannah Beale; two great grandchildren Conway Beale, and Zaiden Williams; brothers Ronnie Beale, Johnny Beale, and Mike Beale and wife June; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service celebrating Pat's life will be held on at 11 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Main Street United Methodist Church, 202 N. Main Street, Suffolk VA. Burial will be private in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, Downtown Suffolk Chapel, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 6 to 7:30 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Main Street UMC. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.
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Brenda Breed
April 5, 2024
Just found out my cousin Pat Beale has gone to be with our Lord. He made me feel like true family. I´m going to miss our trips to Branchville and all the many family stories we shared. My deepest condolences to the family.
Brenda Beale Breed
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Fred W Garner
February 5, 2024
I am deeply sorry to her of Pat's death. I considered him a dear friend and enjoyed working with him. He will be missed by many.
FRED W. GARNER
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