Gerald Dean Beevers, Jr., 89, of West End, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 10, 1933 in Steuben County, IN to the late Gerald Dean Beevers, Sr., and the late Elizabeth Rose Figg Beevers.
Gerald lived most of his life in Ohio, moving to North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to his daughter Melody. He was a veteran of the US Army, who proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, most recently Post 7318 in Southern Pines. He enjoyed fishing and playing games on his iPad. He attended church at First Baptist Church of Pinehurst.
Gerald is survived by his children, Lois Scott, Steve Beevers (Debra), Melody Boyce and Cassandra Benedict, 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and his beloved Shih Tzu- poodle, Sassy V.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Jane (Petre) Beevers, in February 2019, and his sister, Judy Beevers Limpf.
Services will be held at a later date in Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests donation in Gerald’s name be directed to the VFW Post 7318, 615 S. Page Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.
