James Ervin Beasley, 82, of Fayetteville, died peacefully in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on July 13, 2023 surrounded by his family.
James was born in Rockfish, N.C., on Feb. 16, 1941, to the late Ervin Wilson Beasley and Erma Nell Bundy Beasley. He made a living as a longtime employee of S&F Amusement which he loved dearly. He was also a devoted member of Arran Lake Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one son, James Ervin Beasley Jr.; one brother, Ervin Wilson Beasley; and one sister, Barbara Roman.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen R. Beasley; one son, James Aaron Beasley (Katie); two daughters, Patricia Stancil (Doug) and Terri Beasley; two sisters, Carolyn Turner and Nancy Carter; four grandchildren, Devin, Nicole, Addison and Harper; three great-grandchildren, Bryce, Noah and Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Arran Lake Baptist Church, 1130 Bingham Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Arran Lake Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Isenhour, Andrew Clark and Jimmy Atkinson officiating.
Interment will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens.
In leu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Fayetteville Animal Protective Society.
Arrangements for the family are entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home of Fayetteville, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.lafayettefh.com
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