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James Beazley Obituary

James Keith Beazley Jr., 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late James Keith Beazley Sr. and Marian Nussey Beazley. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he served as trustee, the Colonial Heights City Council from 1978 to 1990, the Colonial Heights Historical Society, a past president of the Colonial Heights Jaycees, and a Boy Scout leader.

He was currently working as the director of industry services for Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association.

He is survived by: his wife, Brenda H. Beazley; a son, James K. Beazley III and wife, Kelly of Richmond; a daughter, Marian Elizabeth Moody and husband, Steven of Colonial Heights; two grandsons, James Keith Beazley IV and Dawson Clarke Moody; an aunt, Vernelle N. Curtis of Chester; cousins, Daphne Curtis, Marian Perkinson, and Clarence E. Curtis III; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, in Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, with the Rev. Raymond McGarr officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Richmond Healthcare Foundation, Cancer Care Fund, 7229 Forest Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226 or Wesley United Methodist Church. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 16, 2013.

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Connie Miller

December 1, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. As part of the Beazley family, Keith will be missed at our family reunions. You and your family will continue in my prayers. God Bless.

October 29, 2013

Brenda & Family,

I am sorry for your loss and our good Lord's gain. I remember him in high school & I believe he was in a fraternity & remember him with his fraternity stuff on,"a very popular guy". I wanted to send you a card but could not find your address in phone book. You have my love & sympathy.

Betty Hargrave Robertson

Bonco Cindy Blackwell

October 23, 2013

Brenda, I was saddened to hear the news about Keith. I will be praying for you and your family.

Morris and Sara Gordon

October 23, 2013

Brenda, James, Beth, and family,
We were saddened to learn of Keith's passing. He was a kind and gentle friend. Remember that he will always be with you in your heart.

Mason Morton

October 18, 2013

Mrs. Beazley and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will always remember Keith's quick wit and welcoming smile.

Tom Evans

October 18, 2013

The staff at MRMCA was saddened to hear the news of Keith's passing. I knew Keith through the concrete association activities and always found him to be extremely professional and always courteous to his fellow industry representatives. We pray that Keith's family and friends will find the utmost peace at this time.

Mark & Tammy Tomlin

October 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

B. J. & Michael Clack

October 18, 2013

May God grant you all the peace and love needed at this time.

Tom and Mary Lester

October 17, 2013

Keith was a friend of scouting and a loyal member of Wesley. I'm very sorry to hear of his death.

Marcia & Allen Birdsong

October 17, 2013

Dear Brenda and Family,
We are saddened with Keith's passing and extend our condolences to you.
With sympathy,

Jennifer Hipkins

October 17, 2013

Mrs. Beazley, James & Beth,

My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers for your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sean Gleason

October 17, 2013

Brenda and family
With deepest sympathy and prayers with passing of Keith. He will be remembered as a family, community, civic, and church leader. He will be missed by many and for me 6:00am Saturday morning Ft Clifton Festival seeing Keith and Lin Lane on Conduit Road at Tussing.

Deborah Tompkins Johnson

October 17, 2013

You and your family are in my thoughts, James. And you and your son have a very special and important legacy to carry on. I pray blessings of peace and strength for you. deborah

Phyllis Harris Newsom

October 17, 2013

TO THE FAMILY OF KEITH BEAASLEY: So sorry to learn of Keith's passing. I'll always remember Keith as a good friend in my younger life. I'll certainly remember Keith and family in my thoughts and prayers. Perhaps,now he can "SNIPE HUNT IN HEAVEN."

Don & Nina Long

October 16, 2013

Our sympathy to the family on your loss.

October 16, 2013

Brenda: We were so sorry to hear about Keith. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Kay and Wayne Bowles

Diane O'Dell

October 16, 2013

So sorry to learn of Keith's passing. He was such a nice man. Your family is in our prayers. Ken & Diane O'Dell

Franci Lucas

October 16, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family. We knew Keith through his work with the VA Concrete Association. We remember him as a funny and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All of us at Emerald Construction Company

Lynne Norton

October 16, 2013

Brenda, Beth, James & family,
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies are with you in your time of loss. May our God give you comfort & strength to get through these difficult days. Hoping good memories will sustain you.

Jim, Lynne, Emily & Kati Norton

Kinta Noble

October 16, 2013

Brenda, James, Beth and family,
We are saddened to hear of Keith's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. By standing close to the heart of God you will always feel his heartbeat.
John, Kinta and Kristin Noble

Angela (Scales) Wimmer

October 16, 2013

James,

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers to you and your family.

October 16, 2013

Brenda,
I was so sorry to hear about Keith. I know it has been a long struggle for your family. You have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Fisher

Cindy James

October 16, 2013

Dear Brenda, Beth, & James,
Please know my thoughts and prayers have been with you almost constantly during these last few difficult months. I pray a peace will settle over you as our Lord and Savior wraps his arms of comfort around you as you grieve.

J, M, E, G, J Costello

October 15, 2013

When I first moved to Colonial Heights, the first person to honestly welcome me and offer friendship was Mr. Beazley's son. His fathering and kindness was well reflected in the younger Beazley's actions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of mourning.

Nancy & Bryan Small

October 15, 2013

With Our Deepest Sympathy!

Chuck Starnes

October 15, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Raymond & Gloria Doss

October 15, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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