Alvin E. "Al" Beasley Sr.

A memorial service for Alvin E. “Al” Beasley Sr. will be 5 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2018 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor. Family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, at the church, prior to the service.Al passed away on December 3, 2018, at the age of 92.He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and was a graduate of West Virginia University and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Al was an amateur race car driver for 49 years, with the Sports Car Club of America, winning two national championships. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing, and camping. He was an amazing father and always kind and generous. He worked for the City of Mentor as Director of Public Works for many years, retiring in 1994. He was a longtime member of Mentor Baptist Church. The Beasley’s are grateful for the love and support of his church family.Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dorothy G. (Krueger) Beasley; children, Becky (Carl) Anderson, Bonnie Hall, Al (Debbie) Beasley Jr., Ben Beasley, and Betce (Rich) Wainio; grandchildren, Daniel Sr., Elizabeth, Emily,Nathan, Rachel, Alex, Tyler, Sam (Sara), Anna, Julia, Richie, and Callie; great-grandchildren, Daniel Jr., Bentley, Parker, Rosie, and Piper.He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Cleo Beasley.Final resting place will be in Mentor Cemetery.Family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor, OH 44060.Special thanks to the staff at Holly Hill Nursing Home for their care.Arrangements entrusted to Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, Willoughby. www.davisbabcock.com.