James Beam Obituary
James was born November 5, 1947 in Clark County to the late George Burch and Agnita Whalen Beam.
James served in the U.S. Air Force and worked on F-15 Air planes. He was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Poynter, Kay Orem, and Joann Becht.
James is survived by one son, Jared Beam of Warner Robins Georgia, one brother, Robb ( Rick Logsdon) Beam, good friend, Brian McKinney all of Louisville, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services for James Patrick Beam will be Monday December 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in New Haven with Father Biju officiating with burial in St. Catherine Church Cemetery with full military honors, by Marion County Honor Guard.
Visitation for James will be Monday December 22, 2025 from 12 to 1:45 at the William R. Rust Funeral Home New Haven Chapel until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Church.
William R. Rust Funeral Home New Haven Chapel is in charge of services.
167 N. Main Street New Haven, Kentucky 40051
Phone # 502-549-3308 / Fax # 502-549-8977
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