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Robert Beasley Obituary

Robert Jesse Beasley, "MR. B," 88, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. He was a native of Richmond, the son of the late Stanley and Rosa Beasley, and was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Beasley Jones. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, AARP Chapter 1399, and the C.H. Senior Golf League. A graduate of Manchester High School, Mr. Beasley served four years in WWII, 14th Air Force, Flying Tigers in China, India Burma Theater. He was the founder of R.J. Beasley Construction Corporation in Petersburg, and served as president of the Home Builders Association Southside Virginia in 1981.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Farmer Beasley; three daughters, Gwen B. Sichol (Adam) of Fairfield, Beth B. Kennon (Michael) of Chester, and Joan B. Temple (William) of Chesterfield; six grandchildren, Ben Bruce (Wendy) Sarah Weaver (Ben), Ellen Meador (Josh), Carrie Mitchem (Lee), Danielle and Rachel Temple; great-grandchildren, Micah, Maddox, Mackain and Mercy Bruce, and Grace Meador.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Immanuel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Fred Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, and Tuesday one hour prior to the service in the atrium at church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 620 Lafayette Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2011.

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Leon & Sherian Figard

February 18, 2011

Mrs. Beasley and Entire Family Circle,
Leon and I extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to each of you during this season of loss and sorrow in your lives. May God saturate you with comfort, strength, and peace that passeth all understanding. We treasure the memories of times when we had together with Mr. Beasley, you, and others. He will be so greatly missed. God bless and keep each of you in His tender care. May He make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace.

Love & Prayers,

Leon & Sherian Figard

Debbie Drumwright

February 16, 2011

Beth, I just heard of your father's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob & Lorraine Brittle

February 15, 2011

Dear Mary and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God sustain you as only He can. We share many memories of Branch's Church with you all.
Sincerely, Lorraine and Bob Brittle

Danielle Durham

February 15, 2011

Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you!

Johanna Young

February 14, 2011

Mary - All my prayers and sympathy to you and your family in this time of grief. Please let me know if you need anything. God Bless.

Dennis & Beverly Burrows

February 14, 2011

Mary and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficut time. (I am the daughter of Pierce and Lake Anderson).

With deepest sympathy,
Dennis & Beverly Burrows

Lindsay & Carol Davis

February 14, 2011

Beth, Lindsay and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad! May God give you and your family the strength that you need for the coming days. Take care and cherish the memories of your dad.

Louise Lloyd

February 13, 2011

Beth, Remembering you and our meeting today. The Lord your God is with you.......He will quiet you with His love....(Zephaniah 3:17)

Robert Keeton

February 13, 2011

This looks more like a Huguenot / Meadowbrook reunion than anything else. It is good to see some names I recognize and I can't help noticing that a significant passing of someone like Bob Beasley seems to be a darn good reason to reconnect.
Nice.
I look forward to being in town.

February 13, 2011

MARY & FAMILY:
I remeber You & Bob from Branch's Church.
I am so sorry to read of his death, but he is in heaven now.
(I am the daughter of late Steve & Sarah Whitman & my sister late Mary Eleanor Whitman Moore)
I am still a member of Branch's Church & I have so many memorials of Bob & you.
My prays are with you. If you need to talk call me sometime. 804-559-4251.(after 4 PM)
God bless you & your girls.
Sue Whitman

DONAHUE FAMILY

February 13, 2011

TO THE BEASLEY FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.MR BEASLEY WAS A HONERALBLE MAN.MY FATHER WORKED FOR HIM FOR WELL OVER 30 YEARS.UNTILL HIS RETIREMENT.HIS NAME WAS RICHARD T DONAHUE...WE ARE SADDEN TO HEAR THIS,MAY GOD GUIED YOU THROUGH THIS TIME..FROM THE DOANHUE FAMILY

Bonnie Stevens

February 12, 2011

Beth, I only knew your father through the stories you have told me and what I read here. Weren't you and Gwen and Joan lucky girls to be raised by such a fine man? My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mother and family as you face such a deep loss. There are just no adequate words. I'm here for you.

Faye (Gooden) Siegert

February 12, 2011

Mary, Gwen & Skip, Beth & Michael, Joan & William,
Bill & I are thinking of you in this time of sorrow; please know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. I hope you know that Mr. Beasley was like family to me, as are all of you. I have always had great respect for him over the years that we have known each other (and that adds up to alot of years!!)
Our daughter Courtney asks that we pass on her condolences to you. I will see you Tuesday.

Susan Hastings

February 12, 2011

Ellen, I am sorry for the loss of your dear grandfather. I am glad he was able to see you being the wonderful and fulfilled mother that you are.

Janet Johnson Dailey

February 12, 2011

Mary, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy.

Brooke Doersch

February 11, 2011

Beth, Ellen, and Carrie,

I am thinking of you during this time. Love you all.

Jerry & Kathy Parker

February 11, 2011

Mary and family,
We rejoice that Bob is safe in the arms of Jesus and that he is completely restored once more. Know that we love you and are praying for you during these days.

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