Coffeyville -
Jm Beals, 74, of Coffeyville passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 24, 1937 at Drumright, OK to James F. and Ethel (Hayden) Beals. He spent his early childhood and began school at Drumright until his family moved to Neodesha, KS where he grew up and completed his education graduating from Neodesha High School in 1955.
On March 19, 1961 he married Dorothy Sexton at Neodesha. Following their marriage they made their home in Neodesha until moving to Coffeyville in 1964. Jim was employed at Funk Mfg. Co. now Coffeyville John Deere Works in Production Control after retiring in the early 1990’s he worked for Stephens Vending and Dixon Ind. In Coffeyville.
Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville where he served as a Trustee for many years, Keystone Masonic Lodge, #102 A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Mason, Coffeyville Lions Club serving as President and Treasurer, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and worked with the Girl Scouts.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; two daughters, Jennifer McDaniel of Paola, KS, and Sonya Crosby of Ottumwa, IA; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren;
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville with Rev. Ray Newman officiating. Following Jim’s wishes after the service cremation will take place.
Friends may call on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, or Coffeyville Salvation Army Auxiliary; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
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Dorothy and family,
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I worked with him at funks in the
early 70′s and remember that he was a very nice man with a quick
smile.
My prayers are with you.
Fred Witwer
Dorothy, I just found out about Jim’s passing. I am so sorry.
Take comfort in God’s presence and lean on Him.
God bless you and keep you
Joyce Adair
Sonya, I am so sorry about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that he will be in your heart forever, and is looking down on you now.
Jim was the type of person who was soft spoken and gentle. A good role model.
Jennifer and Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I worked with him at Dixon’s and am so glad I got to know him, he was one of the nicest people I have ever met and would do anything for anyone who would ask. Dorothy, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love and prayers,
Charita Males/Kizzire
Dorothy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim was my very best friend through out our school years and beyond. I was so glad I was able to talk with Jim the day before he
passed. Jim will be missed very much .
God Bless
I worked with Jim for years at Funk. He was loyal and dedicated and one of the very best employees we had and more importantly, he was a good friend. Jim had a big heart and was a good man. The world is a poorer place without him.
Linda and I send our sincerest condolences and our prayers to Dorothy and the family.
Don & Linda Miller
We were sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a great guy who I enjoyed working with for many years. I have many fond memories of Jim and our years as Funk. There will never be another Jim. Roger and I send our love and prayers to the whole family.
I was so sorry to hear about Jim…Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.. Seems like yesterday that you two were married.. and we were all in Neodesha !!! If I can do anything for you please let me know… Love and hugs… judy
Real sorry to hear about Jim passing we worked together for several years and he was so easy to work with. My thoughts and prayers will be with the Family.
Terry and Nancy Pate