Alfred "Al" J. Beasley

Al Beasley, 73, of the Hillview Community passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after an extended illness. Al was born to the late Roscoe and Mae Deriso Beasley of Metter. A 1958 Metter High School graduate, he had served in the National Guard. After enjoying a long career, he retired from Metter Ford Company in 2005. He was a deacon at Rogers Baptist Church and served as a Gideon in the Metter camp. Al enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and singing southern gospel music.

He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Doris Beasley Claxton and Frank Claxton; a brother, Charles Beasley; a brother-in-law, Robert Jones.

Survivors are his wife of 49 years, Laverne Jarriel Beasley; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Carole Beasley of Glennville; a daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Larry Blocker of Claxton; sister, Carolyn Jones of Metter; brother, Randy Beasley of Nevils; three grandchildren, Hannah and Joshua Beasley and Carson Blocker; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2:00 pm, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, with Rev. Gerald Dorr and Rev. Steve Kimbrell officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Mike Jones, Gary Claxton, Kenneth Beasley, Kevin Beasley, Barry Beasley and Stephen Van Goidtsnoven. Please sign guest book at www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.