Willard “Bill” Beasley, 93, of Nacogdoches, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2017, in Garrison.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2017, at Calvary Baptist Church, 3732 NE Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75965, with Bro. Paul Sevar and Dr. Jack Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mr. Beasley was born February 6, 1924, in the Silas Community of Shelby County, to John Beasley and Sarah Crump Beasley.  He served in the United States Army during World War II.  Mr. Beasley was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Alice Beasley of Nacogdoches

 

Daughter: Becky Smith and husband, Dr. Jack, of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Brandy Rowland and husband, Michael, of Shelbyville

Devin Rieger and wife, Monica, of North Richland Hills

 

Great Grandchildren:

Victoria Gilchrist of Shelbyville

Austin Gilchrist of Shelbyville

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: John Beasley and Sarah Crump Beasley

Brother: Doyle Beasley

Nephew: Jerry Beasley

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com