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Jim Beal Obituary
Jim E. Beal, Sr. age 85 of San Antonio went Home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born May 2, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Raymond and Georgia Beal. He had a long and storied career with Southwestern Bell/AT&T. Following his retirement in 1990, he was active with the Telephone Pioneers including 30 years volunteering with Talking Book Shop. He was a longtime member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church where he held numerous offices. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella, daughter, Beth Rushing, his dear friend, Mildred Nisbet, his parents and his brother, Raymond. Jim is survived by his sons, Jim E. Beal, Jr. and wife, Neesie, and Jeff R. Beal, DDS and wife, Rachel; son-in-law, Bryce Rushing; grandchildren, Blair Beal, Austin Beal and wife, Paige, Zachary Beal, Colby Beal and Alexandra Rushing; numerous nieces and nephews; and too many friends to number.
SERVICES
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Service will be on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 308 Mount Calvary Drive with a Reception to follow at the Church. The Interment for family members will be at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his memory be made to the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the
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Memories and Condolences
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Joyce Carothers
January 3, 2022
Anyone who knew Jim will never forget him!!! He was one of a kind!!! His humor was delightful and needed in today's world. Missssss him.
January 29, 2015
Jim & Neesie. May the spirt of the Lord be with you through these times,condolences to your family,our prayers are with you always. C.W. & Mary Pryor.
January 15, 2015
Mr. Beal never met a stranger. He was always kind and caring to everyone of all ages. He will always be Mr. Beal to me, as I met him when I was in elementary school at St. Paul's Lutheran. May Jim, Jeff and your families find the peace that passes all understanding during this time and find solace in knowing that Mr. Beal is in a better place.
May he rest in peace,
Jimmy DeFrain (& Terry)
Lisa Ellington
January 13, 2015
Jim and Neesie,
My condolences, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family.
Randy, Casey & Chance Gray
January 12, 2015
Mr. Beal was a lifelong friend of my Dad and became a great friend and mentor to me. I will miss him here at the San Pedro building where he worked on the Talking Books. Mr. Beal was such a kind soul. He was a true friend of my Dad and stuck by him throughout his illness. After Dad passed, Mr. Beal would come by my office to make sure that I was doing alright and would always leave me with a fond memory or a good laugh. My family and I offer our sincere condolences to Mr. Beal's family. He was a great man, a true friend to many, and one of "Pioneers" of AT&T. He will be sorly missed. God Bless.
January 11, 2015
Jim & Nessie,
Our prayers are with you. We are sorry we could not be there with you today.
Danny & Diane Carvajal
Hope Cornwell
January 11, 2015
After reading Mr. Beal's obituary, there is no doubt his great legacy will live on in his son Jeff's family. It is evident why they continue to be a shining light in their community. Having known Blair and Zach as my former students, I can see in them deeply-rooted values of love for family and faith. May God continue to bless Mr. Jim Beal's family members and friends now and in the days ahead.
Jim & Bill Hickey
January 11, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Beal family on the Jim's passing. We knew him for some forty years as the next door neighbor of our sister, Margaret Bahan, and as another grandpa to Michael & Courtney. Jim was as kind and likeable a person as you could hope to meet and I know he will be missed by his family, as well as any one who knew him. God bless and comfort all of you.
Charles Weimer
January 11, 2015
Wonderful person. My condolences to the family. Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Pam Brenner
January 10, 2015
I have known Mr. Beal, Sr. as long as I have known his son Jim Jr., married to my friend Neesie.He was such a kind & gentle man who loved to laugh, to share all he had with those he came into contact with.My husband Bob & I will never attend another EFO Gospel Brunch without missing "our" Mr. Beal. God bless Jim & Neesie, Jeff & all those who love this man.Heaven is a happier place now that he has joined our loved ones there:"Say Hi to Leroy, my mom, Col.& Mrs. B. my friend."
Tony Pena
January 9, 2015
Mr. Beal was "talking books". Without him we are lost. He was a very caring man and always thanked anyone that came and help at talking books.
Dale Jacobs
January 9, 2015
You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Glenda Nicholson
January 9, 2015
Jim was a good man. He had a great heart and gave of his time freely to those in need. He leaves a wonderful legacy for his family and for all of us.
Marie Carvel
January 9, 2015
He could put a smile on your face just by walking into the room. I feel very blessed to have know him.
Danielle
January 8, 2015
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort and peace through prayer. Philippians 4:6,7
Linda Berry
January 8, 2015
Jim Beal's laugh was the best I have EVER heard! He was a true Southern Gentleman.
bert pfiester
January 8, 2015
A great man. Epitome of man of faith and served as a mentor to many. A true "telephone company" man and always ready to lend a hand to those in need via the Telephone Pioneers. Rest in peace my friend.
Kevin Rabenaldt
January 8, 2015
Great memories with "Mr. Beal" as we addressed him in my growing up years in the 60's and 70's with Jeff and Mt Calvary Lutheran Church. Mr. Beal was the epitome of a Christian man and someone I admired just like my dad.
Judith Helms Cohen
January 8, 2015
I worked with Jim with Telephone Pioneers. He was a kind and caring person and a lot of fun. I loved to hear of many of the times he had while working with SWBT/SBC during his career. He will certainly be missed.
Joyce Carothers
January 8, 2015
I've known Jim since his Construction days in the North District Plant Office of SWBT. I could write pages on what a wonderful person he was. He will be greatly missed!
Christin Hinton
January 8, 2015
I only met Jim in the past 15 years or so, he was a most gracious, kind gentleman. His warmth and his continuing service will be greatly missed.
Joe Cervera
January 8, 2015
Jim Beal was my HR person, he had a great man and a humorous personality. I will miss him very much.
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