Jerry Don Beckham

Jerry Don Beckham obituary, Paris, AR

Jerry Don Beckham

Jerry Beckham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home - Charleston on Aug. 15, 2024.
Jerry Don Beckham of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Fort Smith to the late Roy Gene Beckham and Flora Ann (Gillett) Beckham. He was 79 years old. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Beckham and Gene Beckham; five sisters, Mildred Pearcy, Irma Powell, Pauline Cooper, Wanda Wear, and Jo Quiram.
Jerry was a retired carpenter.
He is survived by two daughters, Marla Wells and husband Chris and Shanna McMellon and husband Jon, all of Fort Smith; five grandchildren; cousins, Linda Symonds, Karen Thompson, Mona Hash, Dennis Copper, Judy Murray, Debbie Pearcy, Stevie Cooper; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special sister in law, Laura May Beckham.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202
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